ADULT FAITH FORMATION

A person in a black dress is being baptized in a church by a man holding a jar of water, with another woman assisting. The church interior features ornate architecture, religious paintings, and floral decorations.
A diverse group of people praying or meditating with eyes closed and hands clasped inside a church.
An elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a purple sweater smiling and holding a pen, engaging in conversation with a young woman with long brown hair wearing a black t-shirt with white writing, in a gathering of people in a large hall.

  • Language: Bilingual
    Staff Contact:     Bernadette Garza - English. Sr. Claudia Sanchez - Spanish

    Have you ever felt a pull in your heart to become Catholic? Or simply wondered what the Church teaches and why? OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) at Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes is a welcoming journey of faith, community, and discovery for adults who feel called to explore a deeper relationship with Christ through the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Whether you’re ready to take the next step or just beginning to ask questions, you are welcome here.

    Join us for our Taste & Sees, a casual meet & greet for faith and sacramental inquiry on Sunday, June 7 following the 10:30am Mass. Come enjoy coffee, donuts, and juice while meeting others who are exploring the faith journey. This is a relaxed opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share where you are. No pressure, no commitment, just conversation. Weather permitting, we’ll gather outside in the courtyard. Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome. Click below for more information. 

    Additional Taste and Sees will be held on July 11 at the International Food Fest and on Sunday, September 13. 

  • Language: Bilingual
    Staff Contact:     Sr. Claudia Sanchez

    If you have a child over the age of seven who would like to become Catholic and be baptized, this is the program for you.