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Becoming Catholic (OCIA)Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (formerly RCIA) -
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What is RCIA/OCIA?
RCIA is the process by which adults and teenagers become members of the Catholic Church. RCIA is for people of all walks of life: people raised in other faiths; people who were baptized Catholic but were not raised Catholic; people with no religious background at all. The RCIA is designed to meet you where you are, and to walk with you on your journey of faith.
RCIA is a journey of faith. It is a time to learn about God, and your relationship with God. It is a time to learn about the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church, and to meet supportive and loving members of Muncie Catholic. It is a time for personal growth and deepening of faith.
Should you decide to join the Catholic Church, you will be brought into full membership during the celebration of the Easter Vigil, which takes place the evening before Easter Sunday. The Easter Vigil is an amazing celebration of the Catholic faith; no one comes away from it without being touched by God’s grace. At the Vigil you will receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism*, Confirmation*, and Holy Communion), making you a full member of the Catholic Church.
(*The Catholic Church does not repeat these sacraments if they are performed according to the form recognized by the Catholic Church.)
We would love to help answer any questions that you might have. Please feel free to call any of the parish offices for more information!Muncie Catholic Parish Office
(765) 288-9223
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Where do I go?
Join us for one (or more) of our sessions listed to the left.
We will meet in Noll Hall located on the St. Mary
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upcoming events Calendar
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Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 PMHave you or someone you know thought about becoming catholic? This session is for you!Read More
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Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 PMHave you or someone you know thought about becoming catholic? This session is for you!Read More
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Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 PMHave you or someone you know thought about becoming catholic? This session is for you!Read More
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WHAT IS inquiry?
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In the inquiry stage, you’re just finding out about Jesus, Christianity, and the Catholic Church. Talk to people, walk around in our shoes for a bit and get a feel for the place. As an inquirer, you’re not yet sure exactly what you think about the Catholic Church, so you’re still keeping it at arm’s length.
Your main task here is to develop your faith a little bit. Get to know Christ, prayer, the Catholic Church, and how Christians live. That’s the only way you can make an informed decision about entering the Catholic Church.
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These sessions are to help adults/teens who are wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith and potentially join the Catholic Church. They are informative, informal gatherings of people to learn about the traditions of the Catholic Church. Please share this with someone you might know who is interested in our faith. Invite them to come to hear about it. There is no pressure, just discussions, and talks about what we as Catholics practice and believe. It is a great way to learn the truth and dispel the misunderstandings of our faith and practices.
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contact us
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Fr. Andrew Thorntonfr.athorntondol-in.orgParochial Vicar
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Jason Hartjhartparish.dol-in.orgDirector of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries
Music, St. Lawrence
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Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, . . . Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth. . . . Come and see.”
— John 1:45-46
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