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  • Welcome Home, an Order of Christian Initiation for Adults program
    Welcome Home,
    an Order of Christian Initiation for Adults program
    • Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic?*

      No matter when you begin to consider Catholicism, rest assured that God is present from the first moment of your spiritual journey.  As you begin to feel a tugging at your heart or the call of "the still small voice within," God is there.  In your questions and desire to know more, God is there.

      There are many reasons you may yearn to deepen your relationship with God.  It may be a search for meaning in life, searching for God, searching for the Truth or searching for family unity. 

      The decision to embrace Catholicism entails more than adopting a set of beliefs or following certain practices.  Entering the Catholic Church opens us to new spiritual insights and a new understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Becoming Catholic may involve a transformation from having "no belief" to suddenly discovering what it means to be a Christian. It may be a reawakening of belief. Or for someone already committed to Christ, it may mean moving to a different dimension of belief. 

      The process for becoming Catholic is called the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.  It is a series of steps (formal rites) conducted in the context of learning about the faith and spiritual formation, through which a person is fully incorporated in the Body of Christ, the Catholic Church.

      *Our Sunday Visitor June 2025
    • What is Welcome Home?

      Welcome Home is an Order of Christian Initiation for Adults program for people 18 years and older at Immaculate Heart of Mary. 

      There will be three different programs in the fall 2026 and winter 2027..  Please read below to determine which course is best for you.  More details on these classes will be posted in June 2026. 

      Candidate Class                                                                                                                                                                                                                 This class is for people who have been baptized but have not received Confirmation or 1st Holy Communion. 

      Classes will begin in early September, 2026 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Classe will be held weekly from early September to mid November. Registration will open August 1, 2026. Please check back in June for an update.


      Confirmation Class
      This class is for adults who have been baptized and received 1st Holy Communion.  The students should have a good understanding of Scripture and the Catholic faith.  They must be attending Mass on a regular weekly basis and receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion on a regular basis in order to be accepted into the Confirmation course.

      This class will be offered in the Fall of 2026 on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Classes will be held from early October to mid November.            Registration will open August 1, 2026.  Please check back in June for an update.


      Catechumen Class
      This class will be for adults who are seeking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation which are baptism, confirmation and 1st Holy Communion.    
      The class will be offered starting in February, 2027.  The course will be approximately 12 months in length.  Please check back in June for an update.


      But what if I'm a practicing Catholic and just want to audit one of the classes?
      Yes, you can register when registration opens again for either class.   In the meantime, IHM has a fantastic adult faith formation program with several classes.  For more information, go to https://ihmco.org/adult-faith-formation or contact Tyler Eberle, Director of Evangelization and Communications at [email protected] for more information. 
    • How do I learn more or sign up for Welcome Home?

      If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Paul at [email protected] or Deacon Jerome at [email protected].

      If you are thinking about becoming Catholic, here is a step-by-step guide to learn more.  Click here.
    • Read what some of our former students have said about the program:

      “This class has been life changing! I have family participating in the program at other parishes and I know and am confident that I am getting an A1 experience. All moderators go above and beyond to help us find and KNOW Jesus. The program is timely and organized.”


      “Thank you for everything!  I really enjoyed this class and I appreciate everything that you have done for me in my journey. God bless!”


      “Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity.   I have loved every minute of this journey and I am truly blessed and thankful to have found this church and this community.”


      “Thank you for such a generous offering and welcoming into the church.  The course materials and content way exceeded what I had expected when I signed up.”


      “The Welcome Home OCIA workbook is full of class information and resources. I have used it extensively to learn more.”


      “I was an auditor and I loved it!”

    • Contact Us

      • Rev. Mr. Paul Louderman
        Rev. Mr. Paul Louderman
        OCIA
        deaconpaulihmco.org
      • Rev. Mr. Jerome Durnford
        Rev. Mr. Jerome Durnford
        Deacon
        deaconjeromeihmco.org
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