Adults Growing in Discipleship

Adultos que crecen en el discipulado

OCIA (formerly RCIA) is what the Catholic Church calls the process for those who are entering the Catholic Church. The new initials stand for Order of Christian Initiation for Adults; the previous initials stood for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Every parish does some form of OCIA, though they may not call it OCIA (RCIA) as most people desiring to learn more about the Church do not understand the initials.

The Church has placed guidelines for the process for those who are entering the Church. These guidelines assist with the education of those entering, but primarily focus on journey milestones and the liturgical (the prayer experiences of the Church) aspects of the process.

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"I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband." Revelations 21:2

Our kids need time to be still. In our world of overstimulation, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd's Atrium provides a sanctuary for little ones to slow down, quiet down, and learn to hear Jesus.

The adult's role in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium is to prepare the environment and give selected presentations from scripture and liturgy that "call forth" the child's response rather than "pour in" information. The adult listens with the child and together they ask, "God, who are you? How do you love us?" The adult reflects with the child on the questions generated by the presentations with the materials offered to the child to aid the child's reflection.

If you are interested in learning more about how to walk along side our littles and help them to know the voice of the Lord and deepen their relationship with Jesus then training through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd may be a good fit for you.

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Aquí, en la Diócesis de Kalamazoo, nos dedicamos a ayudar a otros a seguir el ejemplo de Cristo al aprender las enseñanzas, cultivar relaciones y compartir la fe. La Oficina de Misión y Ministerio se compromete a acompañar a quienes tienen el corazón abierto para un encuentro más profundo con el Señor.

Cristo mismo nos ha encomendado, a través del Bautismo, la tarea de compartir lo aprendido con quienes encontramos. Para brindar un ejor apoyo en esta misión, la Diócesis de Kalamazoo se ha asociado con la Universidad Franciscana mediante el Instituto Catequético. Esta alianza ofrecerá a la comunidad de la Diócesis de Kalamazozo una amplia variedad de oportunidades de aprendizaje, talleres, seminarios web y certificaciones.

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Here at the Diocese of Kalamazoo, we are dedicated to assisting others as they follow Christ's example of learning the teachings, building relationships and sharing the faith with others. The Office of Mission and Ministry is committed to walking with those whose hearts are open to more deeply encounter the Lord.

Christ himself has assigned each of us, through our Baptism the task of taking what we have learned and sharing it with those we encounter. In an effort to better assist in this mission, the Diocese of Kalamazoo has partnered with Franciscan University through the Catechetical Institute. This partnership will provide for the people of the Diocese of Kalamazoo a vast variety of learning opportunities, workshops, webinars and certifications.

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"The moral law obliges … [husband and wife] in every case to … respect the biological laws inscribed in their person. It is precisely this respect which makes legitimate, at the service of responsible procreation, the use of natural methods of regulating fertility." 

(John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, no. 97)

"La ley moral obliga...[al marido y a la mujer] en todo caso a... respetar las leyes biológicas inscritas en su persona. Es precisamente este respeto el que legitima, al servicio de la procreación responsable, el uso de métodos naturales de regulación de la fertilidad." 

(Juan PabloII, Evangelium vitae, n. 97)

The Natural Family Planning Program is committed to supporting the people of our Diocese with up-to-date scientific data and Church teachings to help them better understand and live out their fertility within God's plan. Click HERE or on the image to the right for more information and resources.

El Programa de Planificación Familiar Natural tiene el compromiso de apoyar a los fieles de nuestra Diócesis con datos científicos actualizados y enseñanzas De la Iglesia para ayudarles a comprender mejor y vivir su fertilidad de acuerdo con el plan ​de ​Dios. ​Haz clic AQUÍ o en la imagen de la derecha para obtener más información y recursos.

Click on the image above for more information and direction on a Marian Consecration.

Haz clic en la imagen de arriba para obtener mas informacion e instrucciones sobre la Consagracion Mariana.




The following video will help clarify some questions you might have about a Marian Consecration.






El siguiente video te ayudará a aclarar algunas preguntas sobre cualquier duda que puedas tener sobre una Consagración Mariana.