Pre-OCIA Interest Form

Thank you for in interest in OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)! This is the process through which you can become a full Catholic.

Please answer the information below. Once you submit this form, the volunteer OCIA Coordinator will reach out to you to give a more detailed overview of the process and answer any questions you might have.

Completing this form only means you're interested in learning more about the process. If you decide this isn't a good time for you, you are welcome to pull out at any time!

Contact Information

Name

This address will receive a confirmation email

Phone

Preferred Communication Method

Text Call Email No preference

City/Town you live in

Marital Status

Single (never married/divorced) Married Widowed

Faith Background

(Optional) If you selected "Other" please include other past religious affiliations.

If you were raised Catholic, please select the sacraments that you received.

N/A - not raised Catholic Baptism First Communion Confirmation

To the best of your knowledge, have you been baptized?

Yes, I have been baptized in the Catholic Church Yes, I have been baptized in a Protestant Denomination No, I have never been baptized I'm not sure if I've been baptized

(Optional) Is there anything you'd like us to know about your faith background?

Scheduling

This section is to get an idea of your availability, in case you are interested in moving forward in the OCIA process after learning more.

For more context:

*Alpha is a 12-week course that covers the fundamentals of Christianity in a discussion-based, non-judgemental way. Everyone looking to participate in OCIA is asked to attend Alpha first (or at the same time as attending OCIA). You can find out more (and see when the next one starts) here.

There are typically two Alpha sessions a year for participants to choose from. The Fall Session is from September-December and the Winter Session is from January/February-April.

*OCIA sessions typically run October/early November through May. Participants meet once a week on most Sundays from 9am-11am.

Have you taken an Alpha course before?

Yes, I have taken an Alpha course before No, I have not taken an Alpha course before

Are you generally available on Sundays from 9am-11am October-May for OCIA sessions?

Yes, I'm generally available at that time I may have an issue being available at that time No, I am definitely not available at that time

(Optional) Please explain any availability issues you might have

After completing this form, the next part of this process is having a short phone call or Zoom meeting with the OCIA Coordinator to meet and answer any initial questions. Would you prefer to meet via phone or Zoom?

Phone Call Zoom

The short phone call/Zoom meeting typically occurs within a week or two of submitting this form. Please select your availability.

Mondays (Between 4:30-7pm) Tuesdays (Between 4:30-7pm) Wednesdays (Between 4:30-7pm) Thursdays (Between 4:30-7pm) Fridays (Between 4:30-7pm) Weekends (variable times)

(Optional) Please include other information about your availability (e.g. you're only available after 6pm on Wednesdays)

(Optional) Do you have any initial questions/comments?

Pre-OCIA Interest Form

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