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  • Resources & Helpful Links

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      Illuminating Catholic Podcast: What is OCIA with Fr. Andrew Galles

      OCIA Webinar with Fr. Andrew Galles

      National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults

      The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Study Edition

      Order of Christian Initiation of Adults


  • OCIA Deep Dive Podcast





    • Check out OCIA Deep Dive – a podcast examining the OCIA rites through Scripture. Your hosts are Karmen Bower, director of faith formation for the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, and Father Andrew Galles, director of worship for the Diocese of Sioux City. Our hosts will guide your as we enter into the heart of the texts of OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. With each episode we will dive into the four stages of OCIA, including prayer, Scripture and reflections on the rites. Thank you for joining us for today’s OCIA Deep Dive - whether you work in faith formation, want to join the Catholic Church or just want to learn more about our role in Christian Initiation.
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    • Contact Us

      • Rev. Andrew Galles
        Rev. Andrew Galles
        Director of Worship
        712-233-7534
        gallesascdiocese.org
      • Karmen Bower
        Karmen Bower
        Director of Faith Formation
        712-233-7516
        karmenbscdiocese.org
      • Danielle Fennessy
        Danielle Fennessy
        Faith Formation Coordinator│Southern Region
        712-233-7532
        daniellefscdiocese.org
      • Maddie McLarty
        Maddie McLarty
        Faith Formation Coordinator│Northeast Region
        712-233-7512
        maddiemscdiocese.org
      • Delores Huemiller
        Delores Huemiller
        Faith Formation Coordinator│Northwest Region
        712-233-7561
        deloreshscdiocese.org
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