Individuals who wish to become Catholic must attend and complete the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
 
OCIA Program
 
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the Catholic Church’s way of welcoming new members. The OCIA program fosters growth in the faith and growth in an individual’s relationship with God and with God’s people.
 
OCIA prepares:

• Non-baptized adults desiring to become Catholics to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation

• Those baptized in other Christian denominations to become Catholics and to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation

• Baptized Catholics desiring to complete their initiation in the faith by receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation

When and where are classes held?
 
Classes in English are held on Sunday at 1;15 p.m. at St. Raymond Elementary School from the second week of September through the Sunday after Easter.  

Classes in Spanish are held on Sunday at10:20 a.m. at St. Raymond Elementary School from the second week of September through the second Wednesday after Easter. 
 
On Sundays, students in the Spanish class attend the 9:00 a.m. Mass, while students in the English class attend the 12:00 noon Mass. Mass is not an optional choice but rather, a grace-filled opportunity to nourish a relationship with Jesus Christ.
 
When should an adult register?
 
OCIA classes began in September 2025. Call the Religious Education Office for additional information, 718-792-4044 ext. 2238.
 
How much is the program fee?
 
The registration fee is $75 per adult.