The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a welcoming and supportive journey of spiritual growth for adults who:
Have never been baptized and are interested in exploring the Catholic faith,
Were baptized in another Christian tradition and now feel called to become Catholic, or
Were baptized Catholic but have not yet received First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation.
It all begins with an open and informal period of inquiry — a time to ask questions, explore, and discover more about the Catholic faith without any pressure or commitment.
More than just learning about the faith, the OCIA is a journey of conversion and deepening friendship with Jesus Christ.
You are welcome at any time, and there’s no obligation to continue if you later decide it’s not the right time. Whatever your path, we’re here to walk with you in respect and love.
天主教成人道理班是一段溫馨且充滿支持的靈修旅程,特別為以下的成人而設:
尚未領洗但渴望了解天主教信仰者,
在其他基督新教宗派中已領洗,現在希望加入天主教大家庭者,
已領洗為天主教徒,但尚未領受初領聖體或堅振聖事者。
這是一個探索和詢問的開始,您可以在沒有壓力和負擔的環境提問、學習,認識天主教信仰。
道理班不只是信仰知識的學習,更是一段皈依的旅程,一段與耶穌基督建立深厚關係的旅程。
無論您何時加入,或在任何時候決定暫停,我們都完全尊重您的選擇。歡迎您來與我們一同踏上這段充滿愛與希望的旅程。
OCIA is offered every year in Rockville and Chinatown.