Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and Confirmation Preparation
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is for anyone who is not currently Catholic but would like to find out what Catholics believe. You can receive the sacrament of Eucharist and Confirmation after being previously baptized in a different faith tradition or baptized Catholic. Likewise, OCIA is also appropriate for anyone who has never been baptized.
Administration of the Sacraments is preceded by a series of classes. This class is open to current UIW students, faculty, staff. Persons under the age of 18 are encouraged to receive their sacraments through their home parish.
Confirmation is for those who have been baptized and received the sacrament of Eucharist in the Catholic Church. The sacrament of Confirmation celebrates the fullness of the Holy Spirit, whom the Lord sent upon the apostles at Pentecost. It is a sacrament that celebrates God’s special strengths and gifts in those who have been baptized.
Administration of the Sacrament is preceded by a series of classes. Students preparing for Confirmation must also freely choose to be confirmed, attend Mass regularly, and practice the precepts of the faith. This class is open to current UIW students, faculty, and staff. Persons under the age of 18 are encouraged to receive Confirmation through their home parish.
For more information, please contact Beth Villarreal, Director of Campus Ministry villaret@uiwtx.edu - (210) 829-2736.
