OCIA: Meet Rudy

Introducing People to Jesus

Meet Rudy

I’m a cradle Catholic with 12 years of Catholic education from York. After college, I stayed away from the Church and stopped practicing. Later, I met my wife, Cathi, and moved to Boiling Springs. After an accident, I was released from Carlisle Hospital. Driving home by St. Pat’s, I told my wife we need to stop here; I need to go back to Church. I joined in 2016. Cathi, not Catholic, attended Mass with me and decided she would like to become Catholic. I accompanied her to RCIA and became a re-born, re-juvenated, and re-educated Catholic. It was amazing. I learned so much. It refreshed my past knowledge and taught me so many new concepts. I am now much more at peace with a new purpose. Thanks to RCIA and St. Pat’s.      —Clair M. “Rudy” Rudsill

Is OCIA Right For You?

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the new name for RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). This process helps people discern their path to becoming full members of the Roman Catholic Church. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops changed the name in Nov 2021 to more accurately reflect the Latin texts and emphasize participants' ongoing development. The process is open to baptized and non-baptized adults and school-age children. Participants can learn about the Catholic faith and decide if they want to join in full communion with the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about RCIA, contact Stephanie Conrad at 717-243-4411, ext. 300. The people of St. Patrick Church are praying for you!