St. Monica's OCIA
Come Take a Journey of Faith
- Searching for a Spiritual Home?
- Ever Stop and Think? (To Do Lists)
- Thirsting for God?
- Got Life Questions?
If you are seeking the answers to any of the above questions, then the Order of Christian Initiation Journey may just be for you. If you are interested in more information about the St. Monica OCIA Program please contact Deacon John L. White in the Parish Office 732-928-0279 or fill out the Inquiry Form below.
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
A Journey of Faith: Since Jesus invited His first followers to, “Come, follow me,” the image of journey has been used to describe Christian discipleship. For each of us faith is a journey marked with moments of conversion along the way … we move from unbelief to initial faith, from sin to repentance, from painful isolation to the joyful experience of a loving community, from fear to love.
Faith, Conversion, Repentance, Celebration and Community – five basic elements that are present in the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). OCIA provides a setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be celebrated within the local Church community here at St. Monica. The purpose of the OCIA is literally "the making of Christians," for as Tertullian in the 4th century wrote, "Christians are made, not born."