Welcome to the Deep Dive series on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This episode discusses the first stage of Christian initiation, the period of evangelization and pre-catechumenate. Refer to #36 that describes this period. More resources at: www.scdiocese.org/ocia Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

Welcome to the Deep Dive series on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Episode #4 in this series discusses the important period of purification and enlightenment taking a deep look at scrutinies in particular. More resources at: www.scdiocese.org/ocia Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

Karmen and Fr. Galles discuss the period of the Catechumenate beginning with the Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate. Be sure to refer to www.scdiocese.org/ocia for additional materials relating to each episode. Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

Welcome to the Deep Dive series on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This episode discusses the official election of catechumens by the church and enrollment of names during the Rite of Election. More resources at: www.scdiocese.org/ocia Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

This episode takes a look at the fourth and final stage of OCIA - mystagogy. Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

This episode looks at what could be considered the climax of the OCIA process - the actual celebration of the sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ