OCIA Ministry Member Information

Are you an unbaptized adult interested in finding out how to become a member of the Catholic Church? Were you baptized in another Christian tradition and want to become Catholic? How to complete your Catholic Initiation when you were baptized Catholic but not raised in the Catholic tradition? How to assist your older child in full Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist)? Then please contact Deacon Phil LoCascio (480) 837-1066.

If you would like to inquire about becoming a member of the OCIA team (also known as RCIA) as a catechist, Godparent of a Catechumen, Sponsor of a Candidate, hospitality minister (coordinating weekly refreshments), or environment aid (photography, shadow box, bulletin, ministry fair), please find the appropriate OCIA contact information on the Contact List page.

Learn More About The OCIA:
The Ministry, The Rites, The Materials, The Process

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Catechist certification at Kino Institute or Catechist certification at various locations throughout the diocese is available for all OCIA catechists. Training at The North American Forum on the Catechumenate has also been completed by multiple team members.