OCIA (ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION) is the process through which adults enter into the Catholic faith. OCIA is a spiritual journey designed in phases and implemented through various rites. The participants' spiritual growth is encouraged and enhanced through weekly reflection on God's Word and the teachings of Catholic doctrine and traditions.

Want to learn about the Catholic Faith?

Who typically attends OCIA?

• Those married to Catholics
• Those visitors who are interested in Catholicism
• Those who have not gone to church but are looking for a faith experience
• Inactive Catholics who wish to return to Church
• Those separated from the Sacraments for any reason, i.e., not married in the Church or re-married
• Those who missed the Sacrament of Confirmation
• Active Catholics wishing to increase their understanding of the Catholic faith.

Volunteers are always needed to welcome, support and sponsor catechumens on their journey toward initiation. The 2026-2027 schedule will be announced in early July.

POC: Deacon Tom Dwyer, Cici Hruby, Marianne Becker, and Steve Schaefer
Email at [email protected]


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes for children ages 4 years through fifth grade at Christ Our Redeemer happens on Sunday Mornings from 8:45 until 10:00 in the Sanctuary and the Parish Hall.

Families can register at the parish office.

Sacramental Preparation classes for Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA for Children are separate from RE Sunday School classes. Parents should contact the RE Office to learn more about Sacramental Preparation. All children need to attend a year of RE before receiving sacraments.

POC: Evelyn Salinas at [email protected]
Director of Religious Education


YOUTH MINISTRY is made up of 6th through 12th graders.
 We meet on Sunday nights:
 Middle school (6th - 8th) times are from 6 - 8 pm
 High school (9th - 12th) times are from 6 - 8 pm

POC: Greg Sharpe at [email protected]
Youth Ministry & Community Catechesis
 

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
 Topics / titles of sessions chosen annually and meeting days & times vary by participants’ choice & availability of space.

POC: Michele McCormick at [email protected]