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.
OCIA Workshop:
Change is Here: Do Not Be Afraid!
Saturday. September 14, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pastoral Center, Alumni Lounge
Guest Speaker: Mary Jane Silvia
Join us for an OCIA Workshop presented by Mary Jane Silvia former Director of Adult Faith Formation at the Diocese of Manchester, NH. Ms. Silvia will provide an overview of the OCIA process, including a look at the new translation. There will also be time for questions, conversation, prayer and reflection.
This workshop is for clergy, ministry leaders and catechists in the Archdiocese of Hartford who are interested in or are already implementing Christian Initiation of Adults in their parishes. This is no charge for this workshop and lunch will be provided. Click here to download a flyer to share with your team. More information on OCIA can be found here.
Questions? Contact:
Valerie St. Jean, Coordinator of Adult & Family Life Ministries
Valerie.StJean@aohct.org 860-242-5573 x2678
Registration deadline is Monday, September 9, 2024
Upcoming Trainings for RCIA/OCIA Coordinators
Both the Center for Catholic Education & Formation and Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) will be offering training sessions for those who involved in OCIA (RCIA) in the next few months. If you have any questions, please contact Valerie St. Jean.
LTP - Orientation Sessions for New OCIA Coordinators
Part 1: Understanding the Periods, Rites, and Vision of the OCIA.
Presented by Timothy A. Johnston and Michael Ruzicki
Dates: August 12, 19, and 26, 2024 - 8:30 p.m.
Price: $45.00
Description: Explore the four stages of initiation and the rituals that accompany them. To read more about this digital workshop and to register, visit the LTP website.
LTP - Orientation Sessions for New OCIA Coordinators
Part 2: Skills for Effective Ministry and Administration.
Presented by Rose M. Hernandez and Rachel Espinoza
Dates: September 9, 16, and 23, 2024 - 8:30 p.m.
Price: $45.00
Description: This training will continue the Orientation Sessions for New OCIA Coordinators by offering practical tools for attending to the many facets of this role and provide practical advice for turning obstacles into opportunities. To read more about this digital workshop and to register, visit the LTP website.
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 Center of Catholic Education and Formation. 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.