For over 36 years, this parish undertakes a process known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). It is a process for adults who desire to become Catholic as well as for Baptized Christians seeking the same. The process takes over several months and begins in September. There are weekly gatherings where people come together to share, grow, and understand the Catholic faith. It is a preparation process for the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion) at the Easter Vigil in the spring. The process is also open to Baptized Catholics who need to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion. These are not classes but a faith-sharing group. 

Invite your relative or your friend to an OCIA Inquiry Session. Inquiry Sessions do not ask for commitments, they are a place to ask questions about God/Jesus or about the Catholic Faith. Inquiry Sessions are opened to anyone who is unbaptized, baptized into another Christian Denomination, or baptized Catholic but has not received BOTH sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

If you or anyone you know who might be interested in this process, please contact the parish office at 732-721-2772 or visit our website: saintbernadettechurch.net for more information about these classes.