RELIGIOUS ED/CATECHISIS

Deacon Clarence Montoya
Director, OCIA classes

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The Order of Christian Initiation of Adult Classes (OCIA Classes) is a process by which adults become full, participating members of the Catholic faith.  Participants, known as catechumens go through a multi-step process of studying the Gospel, nurturing their relationship with God, becoming familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, professing their faith in Jesus Christ and the Church, and receiving the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation).  The OCIA process also sets the foundation for the ongoing journey of the discipleship that lasts throughout one's life. 

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• OCIA classes are on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. 

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St. Gertrude's Church extends an invitation to all who wish to become members of the Catholic faith.  Those who need to go through the OCIA process in order to become full members of the Catholic faith include:

• Someone who is of another faith and wishes to convert to Catholicism.

• An individual who was baptized in another Christian denomination and wishes to become a member of the Catholic faith.

• Someone who was baptized in the Catholic Church, but never received the Sacraments of Communion & Confirmation.

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If you or someone you know want to become full members of the Catholic Church, please come by the Pastoral Office and register for the OCIA program.  Additionally, the classes will be open to anyone who wishes to "brush up" on their Catholic knowledge.

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 Please call the Pastoral Office (575~387~2336) Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for more information.

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