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
Baptisms are celebrated during the Mass in January, March or April (on Easter Sunday), June, and October. The procedure is as follows: Parents call the parish office to make an appointment for an interview, 297-7271. Blessing of expectant parents, enrollment of the new baby, and two preparation classes are part of the process.
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.