Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults process is a series of carefully planned stages, marked by liturgical rites in the presence of the Good Shepherd community, in which new Catholics embark on and join us in a continuing and deepening conversion of faith and discipleship. The OCIA takes the distinctive history and spiritual needs of each person into account. For more information, contact Rich & Sharon Dorricott at sharondorricott1217@gmail.com.
You are invited to join this class of adults desiring Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation on the road to Full Reception in the Catholic Church. Our registration for this coming year is now closed. Anyone desiring to join the OCIA program at this time will be receiving their sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass in 2027.
Expectations for OCIA Participants
OCIA Application
OCIA Registration Fee Payment
Please email your completed & signed OCIA Expectations for OCIA Participants and OCIA Application forms to Sharon Dorricott at sharondorricott1217@gmail.com.
Volunteers are needed in many areas to provide support to the OCIA catechumens. To see how you can serve in this ministry, contact Rich or Sharon at the email above.
ADULT Confirmation Program
We invite all parishioners (18 and older) who have not received their Sacrament of Confirmation to join our Adult Confirmation Program.
The next 8-week session of Adult Confirmation Classes will begin Fall 2025.
- Classes will be held weekly on Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
- Classes will start on September 4, 2025 and go through October 23, 2025. The 8th class will be a Saturday Retreat on November 8, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:30 PM, followed by the Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM.
- Reception of Confirmation Mass will be held on November 15, 2025 at St. Mary's Parish in Vacaville, CA.
- The cost for this 8-week program is $75.00.
- The online Adult Confirmation Registration link will be activated here on July 1, 2025 and will close on August 15, 2025.
For more information, email Menchie Cabrera at ORE@gscceg.org.
