Becoming Catholic
- Are you searching and have found the fullness of Truth in the teachings of the Church?
- Are you Catholic and never completed your initiation Sacraments?
- Are you curious and just want to learn more?
- Has the Lord been encouraging youth inquire?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, (formerly known as the R.C.I.A. Program) is the restoration of the ancient practice of initiating adults (18 years of age and older) into the Catholic Christian community. Christian Initiation is concerned with the fundamental values of the Christian way of life, thus the O.C.I.A., is actually a sacramental process, not a program. It is a journey of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual conversion. Along the way, O.C.I.A. team mentors and presenters, nurture this conversion process of those individuals seeking membership into the Catholic Church through their support and encouragement.
If you are not baptized or are baptized in another faith and have questions becoming Catholic:
contact Deacon Vince Latini at [email protected]
Pope Francis said: “ Jesus keeps knocking on our doors, the doors of our lives. He doesn't do this by magic, with special effects, with flashing lights and fireworks. Jesus keeps knocking on our door in the faces of our brothers and sisters, in the faces of our neighbors, in the faces of those at our side."
What We Believe"Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God's works." ---the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198
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Catholic Social TeachingThe Church's social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. The depth and richness of this tradition can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. In these brief reflections, we highlight several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition.
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Parish MinistriesWe welcome you to become involved in one or more of our many ministries listed on our website. Your participation will help you to discover many friends at Holy Angels Parish. It will help you live out the promise you made to Christ in Baptism and Confirmation.
Your participation will continue to make Holy Angels Parish an active community of faith-possibly even opening doors to your faith. |
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