O.C.I.A | St. Joseph Religious Education

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Whether you’re new to Christianity, returning after time away, or just curious about the Catholic faith, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is where your journey can begin.

This process is open to:

Those who have never been baptized, those baptized in another tradition, or anyone whose spiritual path leads them toward converting to the Roman Catholic faith.
Christians from other traditions seeking full communion with the Roman Catholic faith
Baptized Roman Catholics who made their First Communion or Confirmation
Anyone who would like to learn more about the Roman Catholic faith for ecumenical collaboration

Through conversation, community, and prayer, we’ll walk with you at your pace. No pressure, no commitments—just an invitation to explore.

✉️ Reach out to learn more: reled@stjoesup.org

“The Church is called to be the house of the Father, with doors always wide open.”
— Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium §47

For more information visit the

United States Catholic Conference of Bishop website here.