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Becoming Catholic
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Contact us to get involved!
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Msgr. Gregory Schlesselmannmsgrsbisoncatholic.orgSpiritual Direction & Formation - mary.hanburyfargodiocese.org
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OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
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Why should I become Catholic?
God, our Creator, desires so deeply to be in relationship with us. During His life on earth, Jesus established His church in it's fullness as a means to dispense His grace into us. This is the Catholic church.
"The Church alone, being the Bride of Christ and having all things in common with her Divine Spouse, is the depository of truth." -Pope St. Pius X -
What is OCIA?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process in which adults prepare to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. The OCIA process is intended for individuals who are unbaptized, or Christian individuals seeking to become Catholic through Confirmation.
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What does the process look like?
OCIA introduces and explains the teachings, beliefs, and practices of Catholic faith and prepares individuals to become Catholic through prayer, discernment, and formation. Those inquiring full communion with the Catholic Chruch attend weekly classes that prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. -
When do classes start?
Contact Mary Hanbury at mary.hanbury@fargodiocese or
Msgr. Schlesselmann at [email protected] for more information! -
Visit the Diocese of Fargo website for more information: