From Word to Worship to Witness
The life of faith is lived in community with other believers. We are called, by God, to community. To be formed in the faith, in part, is to be prepared for life in a community – a life marked by service, humility, and charity.
Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic OCIA Inquiry Course
Following Jesus and living as a Catholic is a life-long process of conversion, formation, education, and on-going conversion. As adults we should always be continuing to learn and grow, about our faith and the world around us.
ALL adult parishioners are invited to learn about our faith and fall more deeply in love with Jesus.
- Whether you are new to our parish, or a member for many years
- Whether you have never been Baptized or Baptized into another faith tradition
- Whether you have been Baptized Catholic but never received your other Sacraments
We invite you to our Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic sessions, and if you are not already, become Catholic.
The Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic and OCIA Inquiry Course aims to help all adults in our community:
For more information, call the Parish Office at (630) 969-1063 to speak with Father Shaun, or please complete the Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic OCIA Inquiry Course questionnaire.
We invite you to embrace the invitation and challenge of an ever-deepening faith in Jesus. Whether you are a life-long Catholic, new to our parish, or attending Mass because your spouse is Catholic, our Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic OCIA Inquiry Course is a way to deepen your faith, or, if you are interested, become Catholic.
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. – John 1:12
In a Catholic Parish, OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, is the amazing journey of entering into the fullness of the Catholic faith. Here at St. Mary’s, we will help you to learn, grow, find community, and prepare for the fullness of life that God desires for us all! Find this new, abundant life in Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic and OCIA Inquiry Course!
Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic and OCIA Inquiry Course is a way to ask questions about the faith, deepen your understanding of our faith, and, if interested, become Catholic. It is open to everyone – whether you were baptized Catholic or in another faith tradition, or never been Baptized. Together, we welcome you to this amazing journey of faith.
For more information, please complete the Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic OCIA Inquiry Course questionnaire.
Dates & Topics
Becoming Catholic, Living Catholic and OCIA Inquiry Course is being offered in conjunction with the Tuesday evening Holy Hours of Adoration. Together these two opportunities for “Adult Catechesis” form a robust and dynamic offering at St. Mary’s. What is Adult Catechesis? It is an invitation to faithfully and consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study. It is to enter into a better understanding of, and participation in, the full sacramental life of the Church. It’s being Catholic!
These evenings are open to everyone since everyone, from life-long Catholics to those inquiring about the faith, should continually learn and grow. Come for one, come for all. You are welcome.
Part I: God Reaching Out to Us
September 3, 2024 @ 6:30pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Meet-n-Greet Welcome, beginning the faith journey
September 10, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
September 17, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Introduction to a Life of Faith
September 24, 2024 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
October 1, 2024 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
October 8, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Divine Revelation
October 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Old Testament, including Creation, De-Creation & Re-Creation
October 22, 2024 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
October 29, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: New Testament, including the Birth of Jesus, Ministry, Death & Resurrection
November 5, 2024 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
November 12, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: The Trinity: God the Father, God the Son & God the Holy Spirit
November 19, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: The Church, including the Models of Church
December 3, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Advent Holy Hour
Part II: Worship – We Reach Out to God
December 10, 2024 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Liturgy
December 19, 2024 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm in Church
Advent Reconciliation: Individual Confession
January 7, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
January 14, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
January 21, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
February 4, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick
February 11, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour of Adoration
February 18, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Sacraments of Vocation: Marriage & Holy Orders
February 25, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour
Part III: Witness – We Journey Together
March 4, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Prayer
March 11, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Choosing Love: Morality
March 18, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Lenten Holy Hour of Adoration
March 25, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Lenten Holy Hour of Adoration
April 1, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Lenten Holy Hour of Adoration
April 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Choosing Love: Loving God & Loving Neighbor
April 15, 2025 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm in Church
Lent Reconciliation: Individual Confession
April 14-April 18, 2025 – Holy week
April 19, 2025 – Vigil Mass for Easter Sunday
April 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Mystagogy and Moral Decision Making
April 29, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Witness to Love: Mary and the Saints
May 6, 2025 @ 7:00pm in the Gathering Place
Topic: Rejoicing in Love
May 13, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour
June 3, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour
June 17, 2025 @ 7:00pm in Church
Topic: Holy Hour