1275 Christian initiation is accomplished by three sacraments together: Baptism which is the beginning of new life; Confirmation which is its strengthening; and the Eucharist which nourishes the ...

Our OCIA program introduces participants to the teachings and sacraments of the Catholic Church, culminating in full membership in the Church through the Sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Communion, ...

Sherma Charles was baptized and received her First Communion in Grenada, where she was born. She immigrated to Brooklyn 30 ...

Confirmation is a sign that a person has reached maturity and is now able to take responsibility for their own faith. It also strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is ...

Baptism is a significant moment in a Christian's life, marking the beginning of their journey in faith and their belonging to the Church of Christ.

1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful ...

Notre Dame’s OCIA program, the largest in University history, is guiding 55 students through the process of initiation into the Catholic Church this Easter.