OCIA (formally known as RCIA)

What is OCIA?
OCIA stands for Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. It was previously known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).

OCIA is designed for adults who want to become Catholic, and for Catholics who want to learn more about their Faith.

OCIA is also open for any non-Catholics who would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith. You are welcome to attend OCIA without making a formal intention to become Catholic.

OCIA culminates at the Easter Vigil (April 8, 2023) in which the following Sacraments are celebrated:
Baptism
Confirmation
First Eucharist

For more information click on the links above or contact us!

Sessions begin:
Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 6:00-7:30pm, with optional dinner social at 5:30pm.
Located in the conference room in the Fr. John J. Houlihan Parish Center.

​Contact
Father John Pankratz, frjpankratz@stpatrickcocathedral.org
OCIA Videos
Pope Benedict XVI
St. Patrick Co-Cathedral - Billings, MT
215 N. 31st Street
Billings, MT  59101
406-259-3389​

Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am
Daily Mass Tuesday-Friday: 6:30 am & 12:10 pm

​Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 - 4:30 pm & Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm