Grace, mercy, and peace to you!
1 Timothy 1:2
Sacramental Preparation
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May 2023 update
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) which was formerly known as RCIA is a program for those aged 13 and older who would like to receive the sacraments of initiation (baptism, first communion, and confirmation). OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children) is a program for older children to receive sacramental preparation for baptism and first communion. For more information about participating in OCIA or OCIC, contact Cindy Novak in the parish office or at cnovak@churchofsttimothy.com. If you feel called to accompany someone discerning joining the Catholic faith as a OCIA sponsor, contact Cindy.
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2024-2025 Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (Ocia) Schedule
All OCIA session will be held in room 102 in parish center (downstairs, go right, past the nursery), 6:30- 8:00 p.m. All sessions meet on Wednesdays; rites and rituals are during weekend Masses. You are strongly encouraged to participate in the additional opportunities listed in blue, as your schedule permits.
September 25 Church Tour/Church Year (Q10, Q11)
October 23 Sacramental Theology/Incarnation/introduction to the Sacraments (C2, p. 168-170 USCC for Adults)
November 20 Mary/Saints/Who Shepherds the Church (Q14, Q15, Q12)
December 11 Your Prayer Life/Catholic Prayers and Practices/The Bible (Q7, Q8, Q5, Q6)
January 15 The Mass/The Sacrament of the Eucharist, Prepare for the Rite of Acceptance/Welcome (C5, Catholic Update: A Walk Through the Mass, C1)
January 19 Rite of Acceptance/Welcome—8:30 a.m. Mass
February 19 The People of God/The Early Church/Church History (Vatican II)/ Prepare for the Rite of Sending and the Rite of Election (C10, C11, C12, E1)
March 9 Rite of Sending—10:30 a.m. Mass
Rite of Election—TBD (1:30? @Basilica?)
March 12 Reconciliation/Living Lent/The Way of the Cross/ Scrutinies (C6, E2, E5, E3)
Saturday, March 22 First Scrutiny—5:00 p.m. Mass
March 26 The Creed/Baptism/Confirmation (E4, C3, C4)
Sunday, March 30 Second Scrutiny—8:30 a.m. Mass
Sunday, April 6 Third Scrutiny—10:30 a.m. Mass
April 9 The Lord’s Prayer /CST (E6, E7, C16, C13, C14, C15)
April 16 Holy Week/Rehearsal
Easter Vigil April 19 Receive the Sacraments of Initiation—8 p.m. Mass
April 30 Wrap-Up/Mystagogy
Additional Parish Ministries, groups, organizations, and activities to sampleSt. Tim’s Book Club for Adults First Wednesday of every
month (6:30-7:30 pm)
The Chosen Bible Study First & Third Monday (6:30-
8:30 pm)
CCW (Council of Catholic Women) First Thursday (6:30 rosary,
6:45 meeting)
Blanketiers (blanket making) Wednesday mornings, 9-noon
Quilters Monday mornings, 9-noon
Mat Making Second Thursday, 1-3 p.m.
Lenten small group meet weekly during Lent to
discuss weekly Mass readings
Advent reflection group meet weekly during Advent for
reflection and discussion on
Advent themes; morning and
evening opportunities
Craft Fair First Saturday of November
Fish Fry Fridays during Lent
Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent
500 Card Group Third Friday, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Family Ministry events Various times; see bulletin
Soup Line Prepare on third Wednesday,
7:30-11:00 a.m.
Social Justice Committee Third Thursday of the month,
7-8:30 p.m.
Adult Formation Events Various times; see bulletin