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OCIA Deep Dive

OCIA Deep Dive

By: Karmen Bower and Father Andrew Galles
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Welcome to OCIA Deep Dive – 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. Learn more at scdiocese.org/ocia.

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Episodes
  • OCIA Episode #6 - Mystagogy

    OCIA Episode #6 - Mystagogy
    Sep 19 2025

    This episode takes a look at the fourth and final stage of OCIA - mystagogy.

    Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot;
    License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

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    23 mins
  • OCIA Episode #5 Sacraments of Initiation

    OCIA Episode #5 Sacraments of Initiation
    Sep 19 2025

    This episode looks at what could be considered the climax of the OCIA process - the actual celebration of the sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist.

    Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot;
    License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

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    25 mins
  • Episode #4 - Purification and Enlightment

    Episode #4 - Purification and Enlightment
    Sep 19 2025

    Welcome to the Deep Dive series on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Episode #4 in this series discusses the important period of purification and enlightenment taking a deep look at scrutinies in particular.

    More resources at: www.scdiocese.org/ocia

    Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot;
    License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ

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    26 mins
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