OCIA
“Come and see”
For centuries, the Church has been saying, “Come and see.” And one of the principal ways in which she has done this is through OCIA. OCIA includes classes, but it is also something more. Through lessons on different aspects of the faith, discussion and prayer, field trips and retreats, service and community, OCIA is an opportunity for someone to come to know Jesus Christ.
“What is OCIa?”
OCIA stands for the “Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.” It is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church
The OCIA Team
Fr. Hall
Coming most recently from Hastings, and following on several years teaching high school, Fr. Hall is overjoyed to be the pastor here at Martyrs. Fr. Hall was an engineer for a few years before hearing the call to the priesthood. He was also in a rock band and still performs from time to time. Fr. Hall does not love sweets, but he does love teaching the faith, counseling souls, and being the pastor here at Martyrs. He is also a chaplain for a ministry very dear to his heart called Eden Invitation.
Ryan Bliven
Ryan has been helping out teaching RCIA for quite a while now. Also, you can often find him setting up or tearing down tables or sitting eagerly with his Bible in hand. Though raised Catholic, Ryan left the faith for some time. In college he was reintroduced to Jesus through studying the Bible with other Christians. Ryan then went on to work at a church before eventually making his way back into the Catholic Church.
Chance Unger
Chance is a physical therapist and also a co-founder of a local apostolate for married couples called Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in the Family. He’s gracious enough to also contribute his talents at RCIA where he teaches from time to time. RCIA has been dear to Chance since he himself entered the Church later in life.
Max Chapman
Max and his wife Molly have been married since 2016 and have four kids. After serving for seven years as a Catholic missionary with FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Max founded More Mercy, a Catholic ecumenical apostolate in the Diocese of Lincoln that aims to “Restore Christian unity through Truth and Love.” He loves OCIA and hopes to see you there!
Becoming Catholic
Or to put it better: Giving your life to Jesus
Interested in being baptized or confirmed in the Catholic Church?
Welcome!
The first step is to register below. Someone will then reach out to you about setting up an initial meeting with a member of the team.
Want more info? Contact Ryan Bliven at rbliven@hotmail.com
