Sacred Heart Church OCIA

God calls each of us in many different ways. Some have never been to a church. Others may have attended one church or another and never found what they are looking for. Still others may have attended a Catholic Church for years, but never took the opportunity to become fully initiated. Regardless of where you are in your faith journey, we can help guide you.

Whom do we serve?

Our Adult Faith Formation process is designed to serve the following needs:

  • those who were never baptized and want to become Catholic
  • those baptized in other Christian faiths and want to join or learn about the Catholic Church
  • baptized Catholics who have not received either Confirmation or First Communion
  • those Catholics who want to enrich their faith and support the formation process as sponsors.

How long does it take?

Our Adult Faith Formation process is not a series of classes you take in order to “graduate” as a Catholic. Rather, it is a personalized program designed to meet your needs and accomplish your goals. The time that process takes depends on you and your personal experience. We do not use a “one size fits all” approach. Adults bring a variety of life experience with them when seeking to join the Church or to complete their Sacraments of Initiation. Our formation team, along with our pastor, will work with you to determine what you need and what it will take to get you there.

When do sessions start?

We have a year-round process which allows you to join whenever you are ready. If the Holy Spirit is calling you now, then who are we to say “come back another time.” Just contact us to schedule a meeting.

Call the Ministry Center at (619) 435-3167 or e-mail sacredheart@sacredheartcor.org

Adult Confirmation:

If you’re a Catholic adult who’s received Baptism and First Communion, and would like to receive Confirmation, we can help. There are several options available for preparing for this sacrament, but before we can determine what is the best course of action, you need to contact our team and schedule an appointment.

The Importance of Sunday Mass:

The best way to learn about the Catholic Faith is from other Catholics, and one place to find them is at Sunday Mass. The Church doors are open to everyone! While non-Catholics are not allowed to receive Holy Communion, they are welcome to receive a blessing from the Eucharistic Minister, and to participate in the experience of the Liturgy.

Many non-Catholics can feel intimidated when attending Mass because they don’t know what to do… when to kneel, when to stand, what to say. Don’t worry… Just be attentive to what’s going on around you and follow along. The truth is that many Catholics sometimes are unsure what to do, especially if they are visiting from another parish that may have certain other local customs. Overall, the structure of the Mass is universal… the same for every Catholic Church on earth. It’s part of what binds us together as community.

The Importance of a Sponsor:

All candidates for Baptism or Confirmation need to have a sponsor — someone who is a fully confirmed, practicing Catholic who can vouch for your sincerity in seeking the sacraments and can help guide you through the process. If you don’t know someone who can be your sponsor, we can help find someone for you.

If you are searching for a better relationship with God and are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, contact us:

Call the Ministry Center at (619) 435-3167 or e-mail sacredheart@sacredheartcor.org