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FAITH FORMATION
“Come, and you will see.”
The first disciples asked Jesus where he was staying. He answered with an invitation — not a lecture, not a test, simply: come and see. At Our Lady of Angels we try to answer every question about the faith in the same spirit: with welcome, patience, and time.
Whether you are exploring Catholicism for the first time, seeking the sacraments, or forming the next generation of your family in the faith, there is a place for you here.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Coming to faith is rarely a single moment. For most, it is a long road of questions, companionship, and quiet discovery. Perhaps you were baptized Catholic but never received the other sacraments. Perhaps you are married to a Catholic and want to understand the Church from the inside. Perhaps the Lord has simply been drawing you, and you do not yet know what to call it. Wherever you are on that road, you are welcome. Also check out our Catholic Resource Page to learn more about Catholicism.
OCIA
The process by which adults enter the Catholic Church is called the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, or OCIA (formerly known as RCIA). It is not a class so much as a journey, walked alongside others who are asking the same questions.
How long does OCIA take?
The length of the OCIA journey varies from person to person. Some are ready after a single liturgical year; others need more time, and the Church honors that. Our aim is not to rush anyone toward the sacraments, but to walk with you until you are ready.
Contact our Parish Office: 703-494-2444
Religious Education
Our Religious Education program forms children and young people in the Catholic faith from their earliest years through confirmation. We welcome students from every educational background — public, private, parochial, and homeschool — and we offer classes and sacramental preparation in both English and Spanish, for the whole parish family.
For information about enrollment, sacramental preparation, or the Religious Education programs offered, please reach out — our staff is glad to help.
Phone: 703-494-2444
Office Hours :
Monday – Tuesday- Thursday-Friday
09:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Wednesday
09:30 AM- 05:00 PM
Youth Ministry
Our parish Youth Ministry gathers high-school young people for prayer, friendship, and service — an environment where teens can grow in their Catholic faith surrounded by peers who are also trying to love the Lord.
Contact: 703-491-9459
