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Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

Important Announcement

The USCCB has shared the timeline for the implementation of the new translation, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. The ritual text will be available for sale November 1, 2024 with a first use date of December 1, 2024 (First Sunday of Advent). Mandatory use for the new text will be March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday). While the ritual and study editions will not be available until November 1, formation resources related to the new translation will be available beginning August 1, 2024.  For more information see the DECREE of PROMULGATION. 

How to read the OCIA Rite book.

Upcoming Trainings for RCIA/OCIA Coordinators

Both the Office of Faith Formation and Parish Life and Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) will be offering training sessions for those who involved in OCIA (RCIA) when possible. Upcoming trainings will be listed on this page.  If you have any questions, please contact Valerie St. Jean. 

 

Resources 

The Catechetical Institute Franciscan University has many free and paid webinars on the OCIA process. Click here to visit their webpage and enter OCIA in the search field to see a listing of the videos, audio clips, magazines, books and more! 

Guidelines and Resources for RCIA Teams

In order to respond to the pastoral needs and practical questions regarding the RCIA process which have arisen since 2003, some clarifications, updates and explanations were added to the Archdiocesan RCIA Guidelines by the staff of the Secretariat for the Office of Faith Formation and Parish Life. Canonical review and editing was provided by the Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Rev. George S. Mukuka, J.C.L.  

Please note that this document supersedes any previous guidelines or memorandums distributed since 2003.

The RCIA Guidelines are available in PDF form by clicking the links below:

Included in the RCIA Guidelines is a comprehensive list of resources for those involved in RCIA ministry. It includes primary sources, catechetical and liturgical resources, online training opportunities, and more. This list is available separately in a PDF, which can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here.