Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
For Unbaptized Children Grades 2-8
2025-26 Registration Available
July 15 - August 31, 2025
A faith journey for unbaptized young people and their families.
Youth prepare to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Communion & Confirmation. Families attend 10:00 am Mass together and youth are dismissed for special gatherings during the liturgy.
When is the right moment to baptize your child? Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey as a follower of Christ. And the right moment is the moment when God moves your heart to bring your family into a deeper relationship with Him. For children who are not baptized, they are actively involved in this journey of faith, praying, reflecting on scripture, learning about the Catholic faith and how we practice it. During this journey, young people are fully initiated into our Catholic family through the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation). Is this your right moment?
Program Requirements
We follow the Archdiocesan guideline that every child/teen participates in two years of a faith formation program prior to the celebration of sacraments.
To register, parents need to submit a Birth Certificate for unbaptized youth preparing for full initiation (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation).
Meeting Dates and Times
Sessions are on Sundays starting October during the 10:00 am Mass
OCIA families attend 10:00 am Mass as a family
OCIA children are dismissed at the beginning of Mass to attend:
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (10-10:40 am)
Session led by OCIA team (10:40-11:10 am)
After the Rite of Acceptance (Tentatively January), OCIA sessions will be extended to 11:30 am and periodically, the family will be invited to join for the final part
Sacrament Preparation Program Fees
Year 1 - $120 per Child
Year 2 - $140 per Child
Class Date and Time
Sunday from 10am - 11:30am
FIRST SESSION: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Faith Formation Office Hours
Sunday: 10am - 2pm
Monday: 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday: 3pm - 7pm
Thursday: 2pm - 7pm
Closed Fridays and Saturdays
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions:
Melanie Bailey
Faith Formation Coordinator
Erika Montenegro
Spanish Faith Formation Coordinator & Admin. Asst.
If you are interested in finding out more about our OCIA offerings for Youth Grades 9-12, visit High School Page or please contact Talia Robles at talia@hnmparish.org or (909) 599-1243 ext 220
If you are interested in finding out more about our OCIA offerings for Adults 18+, visit OCIA Adult Page or contact Lani Galvan at lani@hnmparish.org or (909) 599-1243 ext. 111