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Are you searching for a deeper connection to God, a welcoming community, or answers to life's biggest questions? Whether you have been attending Mass for years, are baptized in another Christian tradition, or are completely new to faith, the Catholic Church opens its doors to you.
We invite you to explore the beauty, history, and teachings of the Catholic faith through
the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).
What to Expect
A Safe Place for Questions: No pressure, just open conversations about faith, life, and God.
A Supportive Community: Walk alongside others who are also exploring their spiritual path.
Deep Traditions: Discover the meaning behind Catholic prayer, scripture, and the sacraments.
OCIA: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
OCIA: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Adults seeking to join the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments are invited to pray, learn, and reflect on their journey of faith and teachings of the Church. Your journey of faith, guided by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, has brought you to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Holy Church. Our time together in prayer, at mass, and in classes will be a gradual process of reflection and discovery of the Paschal Mystery. The Parish family of St. Lawrence supports you in your journey with prayer, fellowship, and service.
The OCIA is a process in which participants “undergo…conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments." (USCCB, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Weekly Classes on Monday Nights 2026-2027
Click to see details for Inquiry, Catechumenate, Enlightenment, and Mystagogy
Summer Inquiry Sessions (2027 Dates to be announced.)
for current candidates, newly baptized, and alumni too!
Inquirers receive a Bible, Catechism, and Sunday Missal.
Reflections & Lessons are based on Sacred Scripture, the Mass, Catechism of the Catholic Church, and OCIA resources from the Archdiocese of Detroit https://www.egwdetroit.org/ocia-resources
and Symbolon https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-catholic-faith-explained
(free access to FORMED.org for St. Lawrence-Utica parishioners and students!)
Mission Statement:
St. Lawrence Catholic Community believes we are called by our Baptism to gather as a worshipping and prayerful people.
As responsible disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to be faithful stewards of our time, talents and treasures.
We value and foster Catholic education and evangelization.
With open hearts and hands, we reach out to all brothers and sisters,
as together we strive to offer hope, act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Lisa Rajnicek, Director of Discipleship Formation
in our Continuing Religious Education (CRE) Office
CRE@StLawrenceParish.com
586-731-5072
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