OCIA information/Registration Form

Thank you for your interest in our Catholic Inquiry Sessions (OCIA). During these Thursday evening sessions, we will introduce you to the Catholic Faith: what we believe, why we believe it, and why it is important. We will never put any pressure on you to "convert"--as that is a decision only you can make with the prompting of the Holy Spirit. The information in this form is very basic. As you continue in the program, we will need to collect additional information.

Information on this form is held in confidence and is not shared without your permission outside the IHM OCIA Team.

There is no cost for this program. All books and materials will be provided to you by the Church.

First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Middle Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.

Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.

Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.

Marital Status REQUIRED

Divorced and remarried may require additional information which we will discuss.

Please fill out this field.

Are you a member of any church? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

Information Pertaining to Baptism

If you have been baptized in any church, please complete the following section. We also ask that you provide a certificate for your previous baptism.

Have you ever been Baptized in a Christian Denomination? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

Name of Church where baptized

Please provide this information even if the church no longer exists.

Please enter valid data.

Address of Church of Baptism Please enter valid data.

City Please enter valid data.

State

Zip Please enter a zip code.

Name of Minister Please enter valid data.

Denomination in which baptized

Please provide a copy of your Baptismal Certificate not later than October 1.

Previously baptized Christians will need to provide documentation of their Baptism within 30 days of our first session. Contact us with any questions about this.

Marriage

Are you currently married? (including "common law") REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

Name of Spouse Please enter valid data.

Is your spouse Catholic? Yes No

Location and Date of marriage Please enter valid data.

Have you or your spouse ever been married before? No, this is the first marriage for both of us Yes, I was previously married Yes, my spouse was previously married

If you or your spouse were previously married, we will meet with you to discuss any further information we may need. This is best done in September. If a Petition for Declaration of Nullity is required, this may delay your reception into the Church.

If less than 18 years old, please list your age Please enter valid data.

Spirituality Needs

In order to help our team meet your needs, please respond to the following:

Describe your faith background REQUIRED

Consider your childhood, parent's practice of a faith, etc.

Please fill out this field.

Indicate the reason for your interest in the Inquirer Program REQUIRED

Describe your reason for participation in this program.

Please fill out this field.

What do you hope to get out of this process? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

What are some of the questions or concerns you have about the Catholic Church?

At this point in time, which of the following statements best describes your present feelings and thoughts about the possibility of joining the Catholic Church? REQUIRED I need more information before I would consider joining I'm considering joining, but still unsure about it I am fairly sure I would like to join, but I still need some time to study and pray about it. I'm fairly sure I want to join the Catholic Church. Please fill out this field.

As you continue this process of Catholic Inquiry, you will need a Sponsor. If you have not been baptized, you will need a Godparent. Your Sponsor or Godparent must be a practicing Catholic, at least 17 years old. He/she may not be your parent. If you do not have someone who fits this role/responsibility, we will provide one for you.

Sponsor Name (Your Sponsor/Godparent will need to complete the Sponsor Information Form)

A "sponsor" is a practicing Catholic who is at least 17 years old, has been confirmed, and if married the marriage is recognized as valid by the Catholic Church, and who will accompany you on this journey of faith discovery. If you have someone in mind, please list his/her name.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary
Parish

Burlington, Kentucky

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