OCIA Workshops

Join the Office for Worship and Catechetical Formation for a four-part workshop on OCIA. These workshops are intended for OCIA team members and clergy. Registration is requested (below).

Part 1: Evangelization/Precatechumenate – Thursday, 9 OCT 2025

• Intent of this period
• Building the team
• How to find and engage inquirers
• Discerning readiness to move to the next period
• Transitional Ritual
• Adaptations for youth/young people

Part 2: Catechumenate – Thursday, 16 OCT 2025

• Intent of this period
• Building the team
• How to make it a year-round process
• What do formation sessions look like?
• Discerning readiness to move to the next period
• Transitional Ritual
• Adaptations for youth/young people

Part 3: Purification & Enlightenment – Thursday, 6 NOV 2025

• Intent of this period
• Building the team
• What do formation sessions look like?
• Celebrating Scrutinies and Rites
• Discerning readiness to move to the next period
• Transitional Ritual
• Adaptations for youth/young people

Part 4: Mystagogy – Thursday, 20 NOV 2025

• Intent of this period
• Building the team
• What do sessions look like?
• Adaptations for youth/young people
• Next steps
• Extended Q&A