Becoming Catholic - OCIA

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process used by Catholic parishes to welcome and prepare adults who are interested in exploring and/or becoming full members of the Catholic Church. This process is a journey of discipleship within the parish community that fosters spiritual and doctrinal growth as well as individual discernment of readiness. We welcome the opportunity to accompany you on this faith journey!  

Call or e-mail Mary Lambrechts, OCIA Director, at 913.491.5017, ext. 1722, for more information or questions.  

To register, please complete the online registration (see link below). We will then contact you for an individual meeting to get a better idea of your background and goals and answer any additional questions you may have about the process!

Register here. 

Links to resources to learn more about the Catholic Faith

Scripture/Divine Revelation/The Bible

• Scripture Readings of Day
• Agape Bible Study (for Individuals)
• Bible Resources
• Catholic Biblical Association of America
• Word on Fire.org (Weekly homilies by Fr. Robert Barron)

Catholic Spirituality and Prayer

• Daily Reflection on the Readings of the Day
• The Saints
• Hagiographies (Biographies of Saints)
• Prayer as Relationship
• Praying like St. Ignatius de Loyola
• Finding God in Everyday Life
• Daily Liturgy of the Hours (eBreviary)
• Sacred Space (Daily prayer and Scripture from Irish Jesuits)
• Catholic Treasury

Apologetics (Defending and Explaining the Catholic Faith)

• Catholic Answers
• Ask a Catholic
• FORMED - Sign up for free by selecting Church of the Nativity parish

Catholic Doctrine

• Catholic Catechism
• The Vatican
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
• The Catholic Encyclopedia
• Papal Encyclicals
• Biblia Clerus (Scripture interpretation in light of Church teaching and Magisterium teaching)

Social Justice, Family Life and Pro Life Issues

• Website for United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Issues & Action

More Catholic Outreach

• Catholic Relief Services
• Catholic Charities
• Cross Catholic Outreach
• Unbound

Catholic Media Sources

• Zenit--The World Seen From Rome
• Catholic World News
• Catholic News
• EWTN Global Catholic Network
• Catholic Books and Media (Daughters of St Paul)
• Catholic Forum
• Catholic Culture
• Catholic Underground (weekly podcast)