A new round of classes will begin in September 2026. If you are not Catholic (baptized or unbaptized), classes will be every Wednesday night from 7-8:30pm. If you were baptized Catholic, classes will be Sunday nights (time TBD, likely 8-9pm). If you are interested in becoming Catholic or learning more and would like to be contacted in the fall when classes begin, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Please do not expect a response until the fall semester has begun.
+ WHAT IS CHRISTIAN INITIATION?
The Order of Christian Initiation refers to the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion) through which one becomes a full member of the Christian community. For those being baptized, these sacraments are celebrated at the Easter Vigil. For those who were baptized Catholic, confirmation will happen either before Advent or during the Easter season. For those from other Christian traditions, the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist will happen during the Easter season. The OCIA process is specific to those entering the Catholic Church.
+ WHAT IS INVOLVED IN OCIA?
The OCIA program consists of weekly meetings throughout the school year where questions about the Catholic Church, relationship with Jesus, issues of faith, church practices, etc. are discussed.
OCIA participants are encouraged to pray daily and to attend Mass on a regular basis. Preparation for the various rites that are celebrated as part of the OCIA process is also part of the program.
+ WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any college student in the Lincoln area who is interested in joining or learning more about the Catholic Church is welcome at OCIA. This includes those who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian Church, or baptized in the Catholic Church but have never received Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you are not a current college student (undergrad, masters, or doctorate), we are happy to help you get connected with a parish in Lincoln.
+ HOW DO I SIGN UP?
For the 2026-2027 school year, OCIA will take place on two nights depending on your faith background:
For those unbaptized or from another Christian denomination: Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm in Rosary Hall on the lower level of Newman
For baptized, but unconfirmed Catholics: Sunday nights (time TBD, but likely 8-9pm) in the basement classrooms on the lower level of Newman
OCIA is specifically for those who need to receive their sacraments or want to explore the Catholic faith. If you are a Catholic who has received all their sacraments and desires to learn more about the faith, please check out the website tab for other classes that Newman has to offer or follow along with the classes on the huskercatholic app.
Please fill out the form below to be kept up to date with times and details as classes are closer to starting. You can contact the OCIA Coordinators here with any questions you may have.
+ WHAT IS CHRISTIAN INITIATION?
The Order of Christian Initiation refers to the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion) through which one becomes a full member of the Christian community. For those being baptized, these sacraments are celebrated at the Easter Vigil. For those who were baptized Catholic, confirmation will happen either before Advent or during the Easter season. For those from other Christian traditions, the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist will happen during the Easter season. The OCIA process is specific to those entering the Catholic Church.
+ WHAT IS INVOLVED IN OCIA?
The OCIA program consists of weekly meetings throughout the school year where questions about the Catholic Church, relationship with Jesus, issues of faith, church practices, etc. are discussed.
OCIA participants are encouraged to pray daily and to attend Mass on a regular basis. Preparation for the various rites that are celebrated as part of the OCIA process is also part of the program.
+ WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any college student in the Lincoln area who is interested in joining or learning more about the Catholic Church is welcome at OCIA. This includes those who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian Church, or baptized in the Catholic Church but have never received Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you are not a current college student (undergrad, masters, or doctorate), we are happy to help you get connected with a parish in Lincoln.
+ HOW DO I SIGN UP?
For the 2026-2027 school year, OCIA will take place on two nights depending on your faith background:
For those unbaptized or from another Christian denomination: Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm in Rosary Hall on the lower level of Newman
For baptized, but unconfirmed Catholics: Sunday nights (time TBD, but likely 8-9pm) in the basement classrooms on the lower level of Newman
OCIA is specifically for those who need to receive their sacraments or want to explore the Catholic faith. If you are a Catholic who has received all their sacraments and desires to learn more about the faith, please check out the website tab for other classes that Newman has to offer or follow along with the classes on the huskercatholic app.
Please fill out the form below to be kept up to date with times and details as classes are closer to starting. You can contact the OCIA Coordinators here with any questions you may have.
