OCIT – Order of Christian Initiation for Teens
OCIT (Order of Christian Initiation for Teens) is a sacrament prep program for Teens (6th-12th Grade) preparing for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and/or, First Holy Communion (Eucharist).
Note: If your teen does not need sacraments follow these links for Life Teen and Edge.
Note: If you are looking for religious education or sacrament prep for a child 1st-5th grade please click here.
OCIT Sacramental preparation is a 2-year program:
Year A: Teens will attend the Edge (6th-8th on Tuesday nights) or Life Teen (9th- 12th on Sunday nights) youth ministry programs and Teens are required to participate in at least one fall or spring retreat. Cost: $150 per teen for Edge or Life Teen*
Year B: Teens will attend sacramental preparation class weekly on Sundays 10:30am-11:45pm in the School classrooms. Optional parent sessions will also take place at the same time in the School Classroom . Teens are encouraged but not required to continue attending Edge and Life Teen in the second year. Cost: $75 per teen for 6th-12th**
* Cost for Year A includes the registration fee for Edge and Life Teen (Teens in Year A do not need to register separately for Edge or Life Teen, this form will register your teen for these programs.)
**Cost for Year B covers the fee for the sacrament prep classes. In addition, you will receive a 100% discount code to waive the registration fee for Edge or Life Teen in the second year (Teens in Year B will need to register for Edge and Life Teen separately.)
All fees will be due at the completion of the registration form.
There will be a Mandatory OCIT Information Session on Sunday Aug 23rd 10:30-11:45am in McCready Hall. Parents and Teens in Years A and B must attend.
NOTE: Confirmation Sponsors and parents of the second-year candidate for confirmation will need to participate 3 in person meetings.
