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Becoming Catholic
How does our parish attract inquirers each year who consider becoming Catholic?
The short answer is you! When any parish has many inquirers year after year, it is the fruit of the Holy Spirit as parish members open their hearts to welcome others.
Members of a welcoming and evangelizing community take seriously their call to share the Divine message of salvation. It happens in parish families, in the workplace, in gatherings with friends and neighbors, and in daily contacts. Give thanks to God as he continuously strengthens each of us who seek to do his will in offering a gentle, humble, and clear welcome to the Catholic faith. “Go out into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15)
What is Becoming Catholic?
Holy Family Cathedral’s program for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is Becoming Catholic. This process of OCIA was established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation — Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church. The Order speaks of conversion as a “spiritual journey.” Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church he founded, this journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful.
The OCIA process is a restoration of the ancient catechumenate, arising within the first three centuries following the era of the apostles. It was the early Church’s way of Christianizing the pagan Roman Empire. The Second Vatican Council called for the restoration and use of this venerable and powerful method of initiation for the worldwide Church.
When does Becoming Catholic meet?
Becoming Catholic meets on Sunday mornings from August until the Easter Vigil.
Email Gail Hobbs, ministry leader, at becomingcatholic@tulsacathedral.com for more information.
2024-2025 Calendar
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August
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11 | Who is Jesus part 1 | |
| 18 | Who is Jesus part 2 | ||
| 25 | One God, Three Persons and the Incarnation | ||
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September
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1 | NO CLASS-Labor Day Weekend | |
| 8 | The Fall and the Covenants | Classes start at 8:15 in Heiring Hall | |
| 14 | Teaching Mass | 9:00-11:00 | |
| 15 | How to Pray | ||
| 22 | Welcome Dinner in the Rectory | 6:30-8:00 | |
| 22 | Proclamation of the Kingdom of God | ||
| 29 | Scripture and Tradition | ||
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October
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6 | Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary | |
| 13 | The Apostles, the Holy Spirit and the New Testament | ||
| 20 | The Protestant Reformation and Reform | ||
| 27 | The Resurrection and the Ascension | ||
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November
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3 | The Mystical Body of Christ | |
| 10 | What is a Sacrament | ||
| 17 | Sacraments of Initiation | ||
| 24 | Advent and the Liturgical Life of the Church | ||
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December
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1 | NO CLASS | Thanksgiving |
| 7 | Formation Morning- 4 Marks of the Church | 8:00-12:00pm | |
| 8 | The Eucharist | ||
| 15 | The Sacraments of Healing | ||
| 22 | NO CLASS | Christmas | |
| 29 | NO CLASS | Christmas | |
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January
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5 | Sin and Confession | |
| 12 | The Last Things | ||
| 19 | The Sacraments of Vocations | ||
| 26 | Mary Mother of God | ||
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February
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2
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Angels and Saints | |
| Rite of Acceptance | |||
| 9 | Spiritual Warfare | ||
| 16 | The Moral Life-Freedom and Responsibility | ||
| 22 | Individual Interviews with Priests or Deacon | 30 min. from 8:30-3:30pm | |
| 23 | The Theological and Human Virtures | ||
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March
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1 | Individual Interviews with Priests or Deacon | 30 min. from 8:30-3:30pm |
| 2 | The Great Season of Lent | ||
| 5 | Ash Wednesday | ||
| 9 | Catholic Social Teaching | ||
| 9 | Rite of Sending | ||
| 9 | Rite of Election | ||
| 16 | Stewardship, Disciples Response | ||
| 23 | Human Sexuality | First Scrutiny | |
| 29 | Formation Morning | 9:00-12:00 | |
| 30 | The Unbroken Fabric of Life-Birth, Death, and Medical Ethics | Second Scrutiny | |
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April
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6 | A Call to Life Long Conversion | Third Scrutiny |
| 13 | Holy Week Liturgies | ||
| 14 | Daily Mass | 12:05 PM | |
| 15 | Daily Mass | 7:00am & 12:05pm | |
| 15 | Chrism Mass with Bishop Kondera | 5:30 PM | |
| 16 | Daily Mass | 7:00am & 12:05pm | |
| 17 | Mass of the Lord’s Supper | 6:30 PM | |
| 18 | Stations | 3:00 PM | |
| 18 | Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion | ||
| 19 | Practice for the Easter Vigil | 10:00 AM | |
| 19 | EASTER VIGIL | ||
| 20 | NO CLASS | ||
| 27 | Mystogagy | ||
| 27 | CELEBRATION DINNER IN THE RECTORY | 6:30-8:00pm |
Looking for additional resources in your journey to Becoming Catholic? Check these out:
Formed | Ascension Press | Catechism in a Year Podcast | Bible in a Year Pod | The Imitation of Christ | Teachings for an Unbelieving World (St. JPII) | Saints in Seven Days Series | Hallow App | The Divine Office app | Ascension also has a Bible + CCC app | catholic.chat (AI)