Nation12/2/2022

For converts to Catholicism, RCIA is now 'OCIA': What's behind name change?

byDaniel Meloy, Catholic News Service

Catechist Dave Nummer leads an Order of Christian Initiation of Adults class at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ira Township, Mich., Nov. 28, 2022. While the rites remain the same in OCIA as they were in RCIA, the use of the word "Order" emphasizes the continual development candidates and catechumens go through in the faith formation process. (CNS photo/Daniel Meloy, Detroit Catholic)

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