While the Catholic Church is the largest religion in the world, it is sometimes also the most misunderstood.
The beliefs of the Catholic Church and her beautiful teachings are consistent through the ages.
- We believe that human beings were created by God in love and that everything God creates is good and created out of love. While we have the capacity for sin, the Church believes in the dignity of the human person above all else.
- We also believe that goodness infuses all of God’s wondrous creation. All creation, made by God, reflects that goodness. Catholics see the world and its beauty, renewed by the Incarnation, as sacramental – speaking of God’s goodness and love.
- We believe in stewardship. Everything is given to us by God and our Catholic responsibility is to share our time, talent and treasure with those around us.
- We believe in the Holy Trinity, that God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit – a communion of knowledge and love – has created us to share in that life.
- We believe in community and a living Church – believers are a part of the living Body of Christ and, as such, we are a reflection of the communal nature of the Trinity.
- We believe that God loved his creation so much that he became human in the person of Jesus to walk among us.
- We believe in the communion of the saints – models of faith who help us and guide us in our daily lives.
- We believe in Jesus’ crucifixion, death and resurrection, and we hope that one day we will rise to new life with him.
Becoming Catholic today means joining an ancient faith, deeply rooted in the teachings and traditions of Christ, that is filled with hope and vibrancy as we continue to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all the ends of the earth.
what is ocia?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process of conversion and initiation into the Catholic Christian community that provides individuals the space to encounter God and respond to His call to a new way of life in the Catholic faith. The OCIA provides an extended period of prayer, study, and fellowship in which each individual has the opportunity to grow in relationship with God and the parish community.
Who is it for?
- Any adult who has not yet been baptized and wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, in the Catholic Church.
- Adults who have been baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
- A baptized Catholic who has not yet received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
- Adults who are looking to deepen their faith.
If you are in one of these groups, we would like to hear from you! If you would like more information, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text Erika Underwood at: 650-814-1667, or complete your registration now! Classes begin September 16.
