Becoming Catholic/

Adult Sacraments

ARE YOU READY 
 TO EXPLORE JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH 
 OR RECEIVING CONFIRMATION?
 AT
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Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

OCIA is the ministry for those who wish to be baptized/received into the Catholic Church or baptized Catholics who wish to receive their remaining Sacraments of Initiation (Holy Communion and Confirmation).  The formal formation program is active from late September until the Easter Vigil Mass, where the sacraments are administered.  Liturgical Rites of Initiation accompany the catechumenate/candidates on their journey and are celebrated with the OLOM parish community at the weekend liturgies. 

ALPHA Summer series (JUNE-AUG) is a good starting point to prepare for OCIA.

OCIA meetings start Tuesdays beginning October 1, 2024
Call Anna at (301) 365-1415 ext 122 for more information
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TESTIMONY OF NEW CATHOLIC

ADULT CONFIRMATION 
For adult Catholics who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation only and do not wish to attend OCIA, we do offer a six week series in preparation for Confirmation. These candidates have the option of being confirmed at the Easter Vigil here at OLOM or at the Adult Confirmation Mass celebrated by Archbishop Wilton Gregory at the Cathedral of St. Matthew on Pentecost Sunday.
      
Contact:  Anna LaNave, Pastoral Associate at  (301) 365-1415 ext 122 or alanave@olom.org.