Have you been thinking about the Catholic Faith but have been waiting for someone to invite you to take the first step? Here is your invitation:
If you hope to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) in the Catholic Church, you are invited to participate in the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). This is the official process for those seeking to become Catholic. This formal process consists of a period of Inquiry, a Catechetical period during which one learns specifically about the Catholic Church, and a period of Spiritual Formation during Lent. The Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation usually takes place at the Easter Vigil.
Perhaps you are already baptized in another faith tradition but wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. You are also invited to join us in the OCIA journey, so that you can learn about the rich teachings and traditions of Catholicism and experience a true conversion.
If you have been baptized Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, this process would deepen your understanding as an adult and is also required.

For further information about any of these journeys, contact MJ Antone at 904-222-0608 or email mjstpaulre@gmail.com. At St. Paul’s, we are in the process of transitioning into year-round OCIA, so this year we began monthly meetings in January. But it is never too late to join. We will begin weekly meetings on August 19th. Prior registration is a must. Please call for an appointment.

If you have a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized, we have a special OCIA adapted for children to enable them to celebrate the sacraments of initiation as well. Contact Carol Burns at 904-249-2660 or cburns@stpaulsjaxbeach.org.