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OCIA

Leading people to, or back to, the Catholic Faith. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is a place to ask questions and seek understanding — whether you’re unbaptized, baptized in another tradition, or Catholic completing Confirmation and Communion.

2026 session begins this September — registration open through August.

Intro to OCIA (PDF) · Registration Form 2026 (PDF)

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Men’s Prayer Group — Cor

With the hustle of family, career, and responsibilities, a men’s prayer group offers a chance to pause, reconnect with God, and find support among other men of faith — through prayer, formation, and fraternity.

Every third Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at St. Monica’s · Open to all men.

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OCIA — A Journey of Faith

Thirsting for God? Do you know someone not baptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is thirsting for what it means to become Catholic? Do you know someone already Catholic but has not yet received Confirmation & Communion? They may be thirsting too!

Since Jesus invited His first followers to, “Come, follow me,” the image of journey has been used to describe Christian discipleship. For each of us faith is a journey marked with moments of conversion along the way.

Faith, Conversion, Repentance, Celebration, and Community — five basic elements present in the OCIA. As Tertullian wrote, “Christians are made, not born.”

Our 2026 OCIA Session will begin this September; registration is open through the end of August. Download the registration form and email it to jwhite@dioceseoftrenton.org, or use the form below.

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OCIA — more information

Questions about the 2026 session or how to register? Send a note to Deacon John.