OCIA Coordinators’ Latest Update: 5/03/2026
Jesus Calls Us By Name
(Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
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Our Easter readings remind us that we are never alone, that God journeys with us through the presence of the Risen Christ. The image of the Shepherd, who calls his own by name, reminds us that we are not Church by accident, but that God desires a relationship with us.
Fifty-three individuals have discerned the call to enter our next OCIA cohorts, which begin the week of May 11. They have heard the invitation of the Shepherd echoing in the welcoming spirit of God which stirs in our community. Evangelization begins with us! This is our baptismal identity, to draw others closer to Christ.
Our OCIA process welcomes those seeking baptism, baptized Christians seeking to join in full communion with the Catholic Church and Catholics who have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation: Confirmation and/or First Communion.
Registration for our summer OCIA process is now open. We are hosting two cohorts, one on Monday evenings and the second on Thursday evenings, led by staff member, Victor Lara.
REGISTER HERE for next cohort of OCIA
Please email Ed Harasim, OCIA Coordinator, eharasim@clement.org, for further information on the process of joining the Church or completing your sacraments of initiation through Confirmation and/or First Communion.
- Fr. Radley Alcantara and Ed Harasim
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