O.C.I.C. ~ Order of Christian Initiation for Children

A Process for young people for 7th grade through high school who have not been baptized and/or have been baptized and need to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, but have had no previous Religious Education.

O.C.I.A. ~ Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

Are you looking to join the Catholic church or complete your sacraments of Initiation.
Please contact the Church office, (520) 297-7271 for further information.

Religious Education Classes

Children 4 years of age through 12 years will have private instruction and will also be enrolled in our RE classes.
Children 7th grade through high school will be part of the OCIC.
Please Call the Parish Office at (520) 297-7271 for more information.

Baptism

The procedure for Baptism begins with an interview and doing the paper work.
All persons go through an Enrollment Ritual during Mass.
Parents and Godparents must attend two classes. Infant Baptisms take place four times a year.The following are important dates coming up:

Sept. 25 & 26, 2010 - Blessing of Pregnant Parents, all Masses
Oct. 9 & 10, 2010 - Enrollment of Children, all Masses
Oct. 17 & 24, 2010 - Preparation Classes after the 11 am Mass (about 12:15 pm in the church)
Oct. 30 & 31, 2010 - Celebration of Baptism at all Masses

First Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation Requirements:

Student must be in the 2nd year of Religious Education.
Students must not be younger than second grade.
Students and parents must attend the January workshop for the preparation classes.

Confirmation

A candidate must be 16 years of age or a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in high school, with the exception of the O.C.I.C. students.
A candidate must have at least 2 years of Religious Education.
It is assumed that each person has a basic understanding of their Catholic faith.
The candidate and the candidate's family are to be registered members of St. Odilia Catholic Community.
The Youth Minister is the contact for High School Confirmation and may be reached by phoning (520)-297-7271.

Adult Confirmation

Baptized Adult Catholics who have received their First Holy Communion and have had some Religious Education or catechesis, but have not been confirmed, are encouraged to attend our adult confirmation classes.