OCIA
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Order of Christian Initiation For Adults (OCIA)The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis offers training and formation for parish staff along with support in finding OCIA resources. If you need help with OCIA and/or OCIA resources for you parishes and those who are seeking full initiation in the Church. Please contact Michelle Nilsson for more information.
OCIA page for Inquirers
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Contact Us
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Michelle.Nilssonmadisondiocese.orgDirector of Evangelization and Catechesis & Adult Confirmation -
Nickolas Wingerternickolas.wingertermadisondiocese.orgAssociate Director of Evangelization and Catechesis -
marie.linsmadisondiocese.orgAssociate Coordinator of Evangelization and Catechesis -
Director - Office of Worship; Parochial Vicar - Holy Cross Parish, Ashton/Cross Plains/Martinsville/Middleton/Pine Bluff
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Resources
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- National Statutes for the Christian Initiation for Adults
- Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion - February 22, 2026 at St. Bernard Cathedral
- OCIA Training Day - 2026 Date TBD
- Neophyte Mass - 2026 Date TBD
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The USCCB has published new guidelines for the Catechumenal process called OCIA. The new OCIA guidelines have been available in print since November 1, 2024 (through various publishers). The USCCB has requested that all Dioceses and parishes begin impementing the new OCIA process beginning the first Sunday of Advent 2024.
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