OCIA meets the needs of people in the process of initiation and conversion to the Catholic faith. It supports spiritual formation; helps the Catechumen prepare and reflect on Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Those baptized in other Christian traditions prepare for reception into full Communion in the Roman tradition. Contact Val Sullivan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deacon Mike at the parish office at 330-758-2325.
2025-2026 ocia schedule
PERIOD OF INQUIRY: ASKING QUESTIONS, ANSWERING CONCERNS, BEGINNING THE FAITH JOURNEY PROCESS.
| Ongoing |
RITE OF ACCEPTANCE AND ENTRANCE: LITURGICAL RITE MARKING THE FORMAL BEGINNING.
| Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. Mass | St. Luke Church |
PERIOD OF CATECHUMENATE: NURTURING AND GROWTH OF FAITH AND CONVERSION.
| September 29, 2025 - February 21, 2026 | Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Rotating campuses monthly |
RITE OF ENROLLMENT & RITE OF SENDING: FORMAL RATIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATE AND CATECHUMEN'S READINESS.
| Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. Mass | St. Charles Borromeo Church |
RITE OF ELECTION/CONTINUING CONVERSION: FORMAL ACCEPTANCE BY THE DIOCESAN BISHOP.
| Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | St. Columba Cathedral |
PERIOD OF PURIFICATION/ENLIGHTENMENT: REFLECTION CENTERED ON CONVERSION.
| February 22, 2026 - April 5, 2026 | Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Rotating campuses monthly |
REHEARSAL FOR EASTER VIGIL MASS
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | St. Charles Borromeo Church |
EASTER VIGIL MASS: THE ELECT ARE INITIATED INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH BY RECEIVING THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION.
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | St. Charles Borromeo Church |
PERIOD OF MYSTAGOGIA: THE ELECT ARE IMMERSED AND EXPERIENCE FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Ongoing |
