Our Lady of Hope and Saint Paul Parishes
Pastor
Rev. David A. Brogan


Our Lady of Hope & St. paul
director of religious education
Grades 1 -5 (PREP)
Kristen Monahan
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Our Lady & St. Paul
edge & confirmation coordinator
Grades 6-8
Deb Brown
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Our lady of hope & saint paul
director of Faith Formation
Order of christian initiation for adults
OCIA
John Cusolito
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This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.
The first Rite in the OCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.
The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.
This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.
Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.
