Order of Christian Initiation for Adults – Adapted for Children (OCIA-C)
What is OCIA - Adapted for Children?
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults - Adapted for Children, or OCIA-Adapted for Children, is a casual small group environment where people who are exploring Catholic Christianity get to know more about the basic message of Christ and the mission of his Church.
Have questions?Who is OCIA - Adapted for Children for?
Any child 7-17 years old who isn't baptized.
OCIA for AdultsWhat happens in OCIA - Adapted for Children?
OCIA is a journey: a process that proceeds over weeks and months. It has several steps: Pre-Catechumenate, Catechumenate, Rite of Election, Sacraments of Initiation, Mystagogy
Become an OCIA VolunteerRegistration for OCIA is now open! Register today!
Registration closes on October 1, 2024
Register HereBegin the OCIA Journey
Register for OCIA - Adapted for Children Sessions
If you are ready to take a next step, you can schedule a one-on-one conversation with one of our OCIA Directors, Melissa Powell for English at MPowell@POPHouston.org or Dcn. Eddy Valbuena for Spanish at EValbuena@POPHouston.org or register for OCIA - Adapted for Children sessions.
Register HereVolunteer to be on the OCIA - Adapted for Children Team
We help children who want to become Catholic by accompanying them on their faith journey, sharing their experiences, and answering their questions.
Anyone Catholic adult in good standing with the Church.
Because it can help you grow spiritually while assisting others in their journey to become Catholic.
Volunteers typically attend weekly OCIA – Adapted for Children sessions and occasional events throughout the year.
Our archdiocese requires all adult volunteers 18 and up to complete safe environment training.
This short one-hour online training teaches people how to create a secure and protected environment for everyone, especially children, by recognizing and preventing potential risks or harm.
Click here to sign up for training.
Contact Us
Melissa Powell
OCIA - Adapted for Children in English Coordinator
Dcn. Eddy Valbuena (Bilingual)
OCIA - Adapted for Children in Spanish Coordinator