St. John the Evangelist 2024-2025 OCIA Calendar
Part 1 — Knowing the Faith
Participants will receive a copy of Catholicism for Dummies, by Rev. John Trigilio, March 2, 2022 edition.
(Sponsors may consider purchasing a copy for reference.)
Group Session
Mon., Oct. 7, 7-8:30p.m.
Welcome and Orientation - What it means to be Catholic (CfD Chapter 1)
Group Session
Mon., Oct. 14, 7-8:30p.m.
What is the meaning of life?
Group Session
Mon., Oct. 21, 7-8:30p.m.
Why does Jesus matter?
Group Session
Mon., Oct. 28, 7-8:30p.m.
What does Jesus want us to know?
Group Session
Mon., Nov. 4, 7-8:30p.m.
Why do we need a savior?
Group Session
Mon., Nov. 11, 7-8:30p.m.
Having Faith in God’s Revealed Word (CfD Chapter 2)
Group Session
Mon., Nov. 18, 7-8:30p.m.
In the Beginning: Catholic Teachings on Creation and Original Sin (CfD Chapter 3)
Thanksgiving Break
Mon., Nov. 25
Group Session
Mon., Dec. 2, 7-8:30p.m.
Believing in Jesus (CfD Chapter 4)
Spiritual Seasons of the Year: Christ Our Light & Christ Our Life (CfD pp. 184 - 185)
Group Session
Mon., Dec. 9, 7-8:30p.m.
Body & Soul: Worshipping Catholic Style (CfD Chapter 7) + Advent
Group Session
Mon., Dec. 16, 7—8:30p.m.
Expressing Affection for Mary (CfD Chapter 17)
Christmas Break
Monday, Dec. 23
Monday, Dec. 30
Part II — Living the Faith
Group Session
Mon., Jan. 6, 7—8:30p.m.
Defining “The Church” and What Membership Means (CfD Chapter 5)
Group Session
Mon., Jan. 13, 7—8:30p.m.
Organizing the Church (CfD Chapter 6)
Group Session
Mon., Jan. 20, 7—8:30p.m.
Entering the Church: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation (CfD Chapter 8)
Group Session
Mon., Jan. 27, 7—8:30p.m.
The Sacraments of Service and Healing (CfD Chapter 9)
Group Session
Mon., Feb. 3, 7—8:30p.m.
Celebrating the Catholic Mass (CfD Chapter 10)
Group Session
Mon., Feb. 10, 7—8:30p.m.
Celebrating the Catholic Mass (continued)
Group Session
Mon., Feb. 17, 7—8:30p.m.
Loving and Honoring the Ten Commandments (CfD Chapter 12)
Group Session
Mon., Feb. 24, 7—8:30p.m.
Being Good When Sinning is So Easy (CfD Chapter 13)
Group Session
Mon., March 3, 7—8:30p.m.
Repentance: The Season of Lent + How to Go to Confession
Rite of Sending
Rite of Election
Sun., March 9, 11a.m. - 4p.m.
11a.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist
3p.m. Rite of Election at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
Information will be provided to participants prior to events.
Group Session
Mon., March 10, 7—8:30p.m.
Growing in Faith and Prayer (CfD Chapter 15)
Group Session
Sun., March 17, 11a.m. Mass
Showing Your Love for God (CfD Chapter 16)
First Scrutiny
Sun., March 23, 11a.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist
Group Session
Mon., March 24, 7—8:30p.m.
Standing Firm: The Church’s Stance on Some Sticky Issues (CfD Chapter 14)
Second Scrutiny
Sun., March 30, 9a.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist
Group Session
Mon., March 31, 7—8:30p.m.
Honoring the Catholic Saints (CfD Chapter 18)
Third Scrutiny
Sun., April 6, 11a.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist
Group Session
Mon., April 7, 7—8:30p.m.
Practicing Catholic Traditions (CfD Chapter 19)
Rehearsal for Easter Vigil
Tues., April 15, 6:30p.m.
The Great Easter Vigil
Sat., April 19, 8p.m.
Easter Break
Mon., April 21
Group Session
Mon., April 28, 7—8:30p.m.
What Just Happened? Mystagogia and the Beginning of Everything.