"This form of the rite of Christian initiation is intended for children, not baptized as infants, who have attained the use of reason and are of catechetical age (seven and older).They seek Christian initiation either at the direction of their parents or guardians or, with parental permission, on their own initiative. Such children are capable of receiving and nurturing a personal faith and of recognizing an obligation in conscience."Rite of Christian Initiation, Paragraph 252
The OCIA process is adaptable for children and youth between the ages of 7 and 17 who want to become Catholic or complete their initiation into the Catholic faith. It follows the form of the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, but adapts it to the age and needs of the young people in the process.
Children usually receive the Sacraments of Initiation, including Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation with the adults who have completed the OCIA process at the Easter Vigil Mass, held the Saturday evening before Easter each year.
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Carmen Benitez Coordinator of Faith Formation cbenitez sacredhearthouston.org Faby Lopez Faith Formation Assistant flopez sacredhearthouston.org
Who belongs in OCIA adapted for Children?
- Unbaptized children (ages 7- 17)
- Children baptized in another Christian faith tradition
- Parents – It is vital that the children received full support from their parents and families.
The OCIA Adapted for Children process is a journey of conversion, learning, living the faith, and growing closer to Jesus and His Church.This is a journey for the whole family, and the process is designed to help your family become active disciples of Christ and participants in the community of faith. Your family's faith journey will include learning about God the Father, his Son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; attending and participating in the Mass; and participating and serving in the community of faith.
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