OCIA
Then Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20
O.C.I.A. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.
Our Parish offers a program of learning about our faith for teens/adults interested in entering the Roman Catholic Church and for Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and/or Confirmation. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the program, please contact Mary Mykityshyn at mmykityshyn@stgabrielsparish.org or phone at (732)946-4487 x227 - for more information.
Who is eligible for the OCIA class?
Unbaptized Adults
Baptized Adult Catholics who have not received the Eucharist or Confirmation
Baptized Adults in another Christian Tradition who desire reception into full Communion of the Catholic Church