Order of Christian Initiation of Adults & Children
Interested in becoming Catholic, finishing your Sacraments of Initiation, or learning more about the faith?
The 2026-27 OCIA Journey begins on Sunday, September 20!
Contact Anne Gerber (rcia@olcshrine.com) for more information.
Join us on a very exciting journey in OCIA (Adults) and OCIC (Children)
where you will learn more about the teachings, beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Catholic Church.
This invitation is especially extended to those adults and children who have:
1 – never been baptized
2 – those baptized in another Christian religion
3 – those baptized in the Catholic Church but never received the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation.
4 – Catholics who want to learn more about the faith
Every year, thousands of adults all over the world answer God’s call and are initiated into the Catholic Church.
Is this the right time for you?
Come journey with us!
Formal OCIA weekly sessions meet on Sunday mornings in the Office Building next to the Basilica.
OCIC is held after school after coordinating with parents.
For information about the OCIA/OCIC process, contact Anne Gerber at 419-396-7107 x111, or RCIA@olcshrine.com.