OCIA Inquiry | Annunciation Catholic Church

2025-2026 - OCIA Inquiry Form

Many adults entering the Catholic Church, or those just thinking about it, follow a process known as the OCIA – the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. These OCIA stages are a good model of faith development itself, so they will fit you whether or not you are actually in the OCIA process. The OCIA process has several distinct stages. Inquiry – Open Door: the initial period before you decide to enter the Catholic Church. You’re asking questions and checking it out, but aren’t yet ready to commit. Catechumenate: those who decide to enter the Church and are being trained for a life in Christ are called Catechumens, an ancient name from the early Church. In this stage, you’re developing your faith and are being “catechized” – learning the Catechism, or the basic points about Catholic faith and life. Purification and Enlightenment: The Church will help you focus and intensify your faith as you prepare to commit your life to Christ and be received into the Church at Easter. If you’re following the OCIA process, you’ll go through a beautiful series of Gospel-based meditations during Lent, which is the time frame for this period. Initiation itself, the culmination of the whole process! You’re received into the Church during the Easter Vigil Mass, where you’ll receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Mystagogy: after reception into the Church at Easter, this period lets you reflect and learn more about the mysteries of the Mass and the Sacraments in which you now participate fully.

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Sunday - 9:15am - 11:15am

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FAMILY INFORMATION

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RELIGIOUS HISTORY

What, if any, is your present religious affiliation?

Have you ever been Baptized?

Yes (see next question)

I am unsure

If you answered yes above, please provide the following information:

In what faith denomination were you Baptized:

Name of Church you were Baptized in:

Address of Church (ie., city, state and/or country):

Baptismal name (if different from current name):

Date or approximate age when you were Baptized:

Can you obtain your Baptismal Certificate? If so, please upload a copy of your Baptismal Certificate here:

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If you were Baptized in the Catholic Faith, please check the sacraments you have already received:

Reconciliation (Confession)

Eucharist (First Communion)

Confirmation

MARITAL STATUS - (NOT MARRIED / MARRIED)

Please check the appropriate statement(s) below and provide any additional information.

Are you married:

Yes (see next question)

Were you married in a Catholic Church?

Yes

Spouse's Name:

First Middle Last

Spouse's Religious Affiliation:

Date Married:

Place of Marriage:

Church Name:

Denomination:

Name and title of officiating authority of marriage (minister):

For your Spouse:

This is my Spouse's first marriage

My Spouse has been married before (seen next question)

If your Spouse has been married before, has an annulment been granted?

Yes

MARITAL STATUS (ENGAGED)

Please check the appropriate statement(s) below and provide any additional information.

I am engaged to be married:

Yes (see next question)

If yes, have you set a date? When?

This will be my first marriage:

Yes

No (see next question)

I have been married before:

Yes (see next question)

If married before, has an annulment been granted?

Yes

Additional Information:

FIANCÉ(E) MARITAL STATUS

Fiancé(e) Name:

First Middle Last

Fiancé(e) Religious Affiliation:

Fiancé(e) first marriage:

Yes

No (see next question)

Has your Fiancé(e) been married before:

Yes (see next question)

If your Fiancé(e) has been married before, has an annulment been granted?

Yes

MARITAL STATUS (PREVIOUSLY MARRIED / SEPARATED / DIVORCED / WIDOW(ER))

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If previously married, was your former spouse Baptized:

Yes (see next question)

If yes, which religion:

I am married but separated from my Spouse:

Yes

Not applicable

I am divorced and have not remarried:

Yes

Not applicable

If you are divorced and have not remarried, has an annulment been granted?

Yes

Not applicable

I am a widow(er) and have not remarried since my Spouse's death:

Yes

Not applicable

Additional Information and/or Comments:

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