Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Thinking about becoming Catholic? Learn the OCIA/RCIA process, step-by-step in our series, How to Become Catholic. In this episode, we cover what to expect in the initiation process, how long it takes, and how to start your journey into the Catholic Church.
Maybe you were inspired by a Catholic wedding, know a friend who is Catholic, or just a curiosity in your heart about spirituality and religion. Whether you’re familiar with the Catholic Faith, or have just started learning more, you’ve got questions. How long does the initiation process take? How do I pray? Who do you talk to? Where do you start?
How to Become Catholic takes you through the journey of becoming Catholic from various different circumstances. The series outlines the steps of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) from both a general viewpoint and specific perspectives. The Church offers many ways to support everyone on their faith journey. This series emphasizes that no one is alone, and that the Church community is there to accompany you.
Learn about the process of Christian initiation, the Sacraments, and what the life of a Catholic looks like. Hear from experts who guide countless people along their faith journey and witnesses who have participated in OCIA and found a home in the Catholic Church. And if you’re just getting started on your faith journey, we’d like to welcome you to the family.
To learn more about the liturgical calendar, see: youtu.be/FFh2vemurik?si=AIe4E2FRrOy9uIkI
00:00 - Intro: Thinking of Becoming Catholic
00:28 - What Does 'Catholic' Mean?
01:09 - Starting Your Journey: The Inquiry Stage
02:04 - Understanding OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
02:57 - Personal Experiences with OCIA
04:31 - The Four Stages of OCIA Explained
04:44 - Stage 1: Evangelization & Pre-Catechumenate
05:32 - Stage 2: The Catechumenate (Catechumens & Candidates)
06:13 - The Sacraments of Initiation
06:31 - Stage 3: Purification & Enlightenment (Easter Vigil)
07:13 - Stage 4: Mystagogy (Deepening Your Faith)
07:54 - Important Considerations for Your Journey
08:32 - Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions
09:16 - Welcome to the Family!
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Thinking about becoming Catholic? Learn the OCIA/RCIA process, step-by-step in our series, How to Become Catholic. In this episode, we cover what to expect in the initiation process, how long it takes, and how to start your journey into the Catholic Church.
Maybe you were inspired by a Catholic wedding, know a friend who is Catholic, or just a curiosity in your heart about spirituality and religion. Whether you’re familiar with the Catholic Faith, or have just started learning more, you’ve got questions. How long does the initiation process take? How do I pray? Who do you talk to? Where do you start?
How to Become Catholic takes you through the journey of becoming Catholic from various different circumstances. The series outlines the steps of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) from both a general viewpoint and specific perspectives. The Church offers many ways to support everyone on their faith journey. This series emphasizes that no one is alone, and that the Church community is there to accompany you.
Learn about the process of Christian initiation, the Sacraments, and what the life of a Catholic looks like. Hear from experts who guide countless people along their faith journey and witnesses who have participated in OCIA and found a home in the Catholic Church. And if you’re just getting started on your faith journey, we’d like to welcome you to the family.
To learn more about the liturgical calendar, see: youtu.be/FFh2vemurik?si=AIe4E2FRrOy9uIkI
00:00 - Intro: Thinking of Becoming Catholic
00:28 - What Does 'Catholic' Mean?
01:09 - Starting Your Journey: The Inquiry Stage
02:04 - Understanding OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
02:57 - Personal Experiences with OCIA
04:31 - The Four Stages of OCIA Explained
04:44 - Stage 1: Evangelization & Pre-Catechumenate
05:32 - Stage 2: The Catechumenate (Catechumens & Candidates)
06:13 - The Sacraments of Initiation
06:31 - Stage 3: Purification & Enlightenment (Easter Vigil)
07:13 - Stage 4: Mystagogy (Deepening Your Faith)
07:54 - Important Considerations for Your Journey
08:32 - Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions
09:16 - Welcome to the Family!
👉🏼Check us out at: https://www.familytheater.org/howtobe...
👉🏼Visit our website for the transcript, study guide, and more! - catholiccentral.com
👉🏼Like us on Facebook - / catholiccentral
👉🏼Follow us on Instagram - / catholiccentral_tv
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#catholicfaith #catholicchurch #howtobecomecatholic #orderofchristianinitiationofadults #ocia #rcia #prayerbasics #howtopray #christianinitiation #catholicsacraments #catholicconversion #becomingcatholicguide #thesacraments #churchfamily #catholiccommunity #converttocatholicism #eastervigil
