Join us for the 2027 National Gathering on Christian Initiation® on August 4–5 at the Loyola University Chicago Lakeshore Campus, located in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
At the National Gathering on Christian Initiation®, parish leaders and initiation ministers will strengthen their ministry through hands-on skill-building, honest conversations about shared challenges, and the exchange of proven approaches. In a dynamic mix of learning, dialogue, and prayer, participants will come to see more clearly that the vision of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is inseparable from the parish’s call to be a community of missionary disciples.
The Theme for 2027 is Rooted in Family and Parish: The OCIA Adapted for Children
Reimagine children’s initiation as a journey that forms the whole family and invites the entire parish into the work of discipleship. Discover practical, adaptable strategies for building an OCIA process where children, parents, sponsors, and the parish community grow in faith together.
When families, children, and the parish journey together, faith takes root and disciples are formed for a lifetime.