OCIA Program for Children ages 7-13
2024-2025
Welcome! Are you thinking of becoming Catholic? Are you seeking baptism for a child over the age of 7? Would you like to know about the process of becoming Catholic?
The OCIA is for:
Children in OCIA will participate in Growing Up Catholic Faith Stories Program – God Calls - which meets on the first week of each month. Preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist will take place on the weeks between these sessions. Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil, April 19, 8 pm, at Immaculate Conception, Hoosick Falls. |
Christian Initiation of Older Children by Sandra Figgess
This book prepares non-baptized children of catechetical age, with the help of a parent, to become full members of the Church. The first section explores the meaning of baptism in the context of salvation history. The second explains the symbols and the ritual of baptism following the three steps on the way to full sacramental initiation as described in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The third section looks at the Eucharist as the sacrament which nourishes the new life received in baptism. Children's Liturgy of the Word Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for children at the 10 AM Mass. All children are welcome and encouraged to attend. Just before the Liturgy of the Word begins, the children are sent off with a blessing. The teacher leads the children through prayers, songs and readings that are simplified for children. They return to the church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. |
Tentative Calendar
September 15– Catechetical Sunday/Parents and Catechists Blessed at 11:30 am Mass First Sunday of each Month – Family Faith Formation October 20 and 27 – Chapter 1: The Meaning of Baptism November 17 and 24 – Chapter 2: Building God’s Kingdom Together January 12 and 26 Chapter 3: The Family Feast February 9 - Canceled due to Snowstorm Date TBA – The Way to Become Christian, Sections 1 and 2 March 9 and 23 – Celebrating the Sacraments of Christian Initiation March 30 and April 6 – The Sunday Celebration Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil, April 19, 8 pm, at Immaculate Conception, Hoosick Falls. |