Interested in becoming Catholic or exploring the Catholic faith?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), formerly known as RCIA, has long been established in the Archdiocese of Armagh.
OCIA offers a journey for adults who would like to explore the Catholic faith, with no commitment and no pressure. It is also open to baptised Catholics who have not completed their initiation into the Church, or who have been away from the practice of their faith and would like to reconnect.
You are welcome to come, ask questions and explore. There is no judgement and no obligation.
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or would simply like to explore the Catholic faith, please contact us at either of the centres below.
The OCIA journey usually begins in mid to late September each year. Accompaniment and support are available at two centres:
St Patrick’s Church Roden Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Contact: Sharon Dunne
Phone: 087 641 7334
Email: [email protected]
St Patrick’s Church, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
Contact: Parish Office
Phone: 028 8772 6893
Email: [email protected]
Becoming a Catholic:
A Faith for Life provides a clear, simple and modern overview of Catholic teaching, and is the ideal starting point for those entering the Catholic faith.
This book can be found on www.redcoms.org