The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, formerly known as RCIA) provides an opportunity for adults who are seeking full communion with the Church to learn about the Catholic faith and receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter time.

If you are thinking about becoming Catholic, or were baptized Catholic but were never Confirmed, please join us.

Classes meet Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm from October through the Easter Vigil Mass in Hendricks Hall. Full communion for catechumens (not yet baptized) and candidates (already baptized in the Christian faith) occurs at the Easter Vigil, with them receiving the sacraments of Baptism (for Catechumen), First Communion and Confirmation. Spouses, sponsors, and all parishioners are welcome to attend the OCIA sessions as well. Those interested in learning more about the OCIA can contact Kim VanHuffel, OCIA Director, at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org, or fill out the electronic form at the bottom of the page for Kim to contact you.

View/download the 2026-27 calendar here

If you plan to attend the OCIA meetings to learn more about becoming Catholic, click here to print off the OCIA Enrollment Form. This can be turned into the parish office with attention to Kim VanHuffel, or emailed to her at the above email address. 

Educational Videos

Below are links to the videos we use for each session. If you are enrolled in OCIA and miss a session, please read the corresponding tab in your binder, watch the videos, and provide your notes to Kim.