OCIA
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Thank you for your interest in joining our faith and our Church. Being Catholic is an adventure into reality and fullness that you will never regret!
The experience here at St. Lawrence is open to your questions and experience. You will hear from your peers their experience of living the Catholic faith and from our chaplain Fr. Luke about the “what” and “why” of the faith. Of course, nothing thrills us more than adding members to our Catholic family, but it is never forced upon you.
Once you start in OCIA, we will get to know each other better and personalize your OCIA experience. OCIA classes are approximately every Tuesday evening during the school year from 6:00 - 7:15pm. You’re invited to bring a sponsor or companion with you, and to attend 5:15pm Mass before to get a better feel for/experience of what Catholics believe. In OCIA we explore 24 different Catholic topics of interest and—of course—talk about what it’s like to be Catholic. We look forward to being a part of your journey!
Click - HERE - to fill out our interest form so we can gather your contact information.
Please email our Formation Coordinator Ciara Stove at cstove@kucatholic.org with any questions!
OCIA Calendar Fall Semester
September 8 || Introduction Night
September 15 || Case for Truth
September 22 || Case for God
September 29 || Story of Salvation Pt. I
October 6 || Creation & the Fall
October 13 || Story of Salvation Pt. II
October 27 || Why Jesus?
FAQ’s
Who’s eligible?
The St. Lawrence Center serves the KU community, so most people who come to us have some affiliation with KU, whether student, faculty member or other. It’s not absolutely necessary, though.
Let’s chat about where you are!
When can I become Catholic?
St. Lawrence baptizes adults each spring on the night before Easter, but we receive already-baptized Christians into the Catholic faith throughout the year at any of our Masses… Let’s meet!
Email Formation Coordinator Ciara Stove at cstove@kucatholic.org
November 3 || The 4 Marks of the Church
November 10 || What is a Sacrament? (Baptism)
November 17 || Confirmation & the Holy Spirit
November 22 || Rite of Acceptance
December 1 || Christmas: Why Did He Come?
December 8 || Immaculate Conception