OCIA

Are you …



  1. thinking about becoming Catholic ?
  2. dating, engaged, or married to a Catholic ?
  3. a friend of one or more Catholics ?
  4. baptized but never confirmed Catholic ?
  5. just interested in learning about the Catholic faith ?

OCIA(Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a beautiful process for the un-baptized, or those who have been baptized in other Christian faiths, who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. For more information, Call us at 727-372-8600 ext. 132 for more information.


As Catholic Christians we believe that God calls each one of us by name. A sense of longing in your heart, a desire to belong, a feeling of being “at home” may be signs of where God is calling you.

“OCIA – Adapted for Children” is for children age 7 or older and either unbaptized or baptized into a different Christian tradition (i.e., non-Catholic). OCIA – Adapted is offered concurrently with the adult program. Sessions are available weekly, with Breaking Open the Word and Catechetical gatherings.
Baptism Preparation for parents / godparents of infant & toddler children is available monthly as scheduled.

For more information, contact
Kevin Welsh in the St. Thomas Aquinas Office at (727) 372-8600, ext 132


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