ARE YOU…

… thinking about becoming Catholic?

… returning after a period of absence?

… baptized Catholic but never Confirmed?


DO YOU…

… have a friend who is curious about Catholicism?

… need a friendly, informal group that will help you share your Catholic faith with them?



The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which adults from other faith traditions are received into full communion with the Catholic Church.


OCIA is a journey of faith that not-yet baptized adults, as well as baptized adults, complete with the help of a sponsor, the OCIA Team, and above all, on the strength of their own conviction and desire to grow in their faith.


The OCIA process  is typically about nine months long, beginning in the fall and ending shortly after the Easter Vigil Mass. During these months, sessions focus on an introduction into Scripture, the Catholic Creed, the Mass, the Sacraments, and other various topics such as Mary, the Saints, the Holy Spirit and Grace, and Catholic Social Teaching.


Throughout the year, members participate in a weekly learning session, various Rites and Retreats, as well as weekly reflection on the Scriptures during the 11:30am Mass. During these events, members are encouraged to ask questions and to come with an open mind, an open heart, and a desire to explore the Catholic Christian identity.


We will help you

  • Encounter Jesus Christ
  • Explore Catholic faith and spirituality
  • Transform in God’s love
  • Come into  full communion with the Catholic Church


OCIA meetings are informal and welcoming, led by a small group of parishioners who love and live their faith. We are here for YOU!


  • We meet on Thursday nights in the Moretti Center from 6:30-8:00pm.


To learn more, please email JERI MURPHY OCIA@sspeterandpaul.org

or call 941-795-2540 or 941-795-1228.


Questions? Please Reach out to us