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Contact Us
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Jennifer Wicksdreolmcportland.comDirector of Religious Educ. and CMSE Coordinator
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Catechetical Theme 2024-2025:
"Lord, when did we see you hungry."
- Matthew 25:37
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OCIC is
OCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
ADAPTED for CHILDRENOCIC is a spiritual journey of conversion in which children
become full members of the Catholic Church.
Follows the stages of OCIA but in a manner adapted for
the understanding and maturity level of children, ages 7 and older who:
* have not been baptized, OR
* were baptized as infants but never catechized, OR
* were validly baptized, but into a non-Catholic faith community
and wish to become CatholicOCIC prepares children over the age of reason (7 yrs of age),
for the Sacraments of Initiation:
Baptism (if not baptized), Confirmation & Holy Communion.
Registration is required to attend OCIC classes.
For children under the age of 7 who need to be baptized, please enroll your
child(ren) in Traditional RE classes with RE Office at (361)643-3548
and contact the Parish Office to plan your child’s Baptism (361)643-7533.Starting the process
Jennifer Wicks, DRE
does not require a commitment to become Catholic,
it just opens the door....
Visit our Registration page for Forms and Info
as well as our Sacrament Preparation page.
For program details and to register please contact:
Director of Religious Education(361) 643-3548
OCIA program is traditionally offered
on Monday evenings 7pm ~8:30pmfrom September - Easter.
Childcare offered to our Volunteers/Catechists : )