Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA is a contemporary version of the early Church's method of initiating non-Catholic adults into membership in the Church. People who wish to join the Catholic Church are asked to go through a process of faith-sharing. These candidates, called catechumens, are gradually introduced into the community, its way of life, its gospel value system, its fellowship, and its prayer and worship. After a suitable period of formation, the catechumen may choose to become a full member of the Christian community and receive the sacraments of initiation.The RCIA sessions meet weekly on Sunday mornings, 10:00-11:30 AM in the Upper Room,
- To contact Mark in the Religious Ed. Office, call(404) 261-7181 ext. 127 or email
- To Register for RCIA 2009/2010
Small Christian Communities (SCC)
The parish-wide Small Christian Communities (SCC) are faith-sharing groups of 6 to 12 people per group. Several parish groups (25-30 groups) meet at various times of the day and days of the week. Some groups have been meeting for 15 or 20 years! Small Christian Communities are powerful vehicles for adult faith formation, providing opportunities for learning, prayer, mutual support, and the shared experience of Christian living and service. Many of these groups meet in parishioner’s homes and use discussion materials rooted in Scripture and Church tradition. We invite you to participate in a small group or to get ideas for materials for your existing group.
- To contact Mark in the Religious Ed. Office, call(404) 261-7181 ext. 127 or email
- To Register for a Small Group for a Small Group
Bible Studies
Bible studies are offered as 6 week courses on various books of the Bible. Four 6 week courses are offered per year. Courses are offered on Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:15 AM in the Parish Library and Tuesday mornings, 8:00-9:30 AM in the Upper Room.
- 2009/2010 Bible Study Course Offerings (Link Coming Soon)
- For more information please call the Religious Ed office at (404) 261-7181, ext. 123 or email
- To Register for a specific Bible Study offering include the course title in your email.
Mini-Courses Adult Ed Mini-courses are time-limited (3-6 week) classes, covering a wide variety of topics pertinent to the spiritual life. Most courses meet on Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:30, giving the opportunity for adults to attend class while children attend their own Parish School of Religion (Sunday school).
- 2009/2010 Mini Course Offerings (Link Coming Soon)
- For more information please call the Religious Ed office at (404) 261-7181, ext. 123 or email
- To Register for a specific Mini Course offering include the course title in your email for a specific Mini Course offering include the in your email.
Book Club The book club for adults meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Upper Room. The group is facilitated by Mike and Rita O'Brien and selects a book relevant to the spiritual life to be discussed in an informal and friendly setting. Consult the parish bulletin for this month's book selection and just show up for the discussion!
The Road to Emmaus: A Journey in Discipleship
The OLA Adult Education/Formation Ministry has a partnership with Spring Hill College and together offer the program: “The Road to Emmaus”. “The Road to Emmaus” is a comprehensive, parish-based program of continuing adult education and faith formation. The three-year program provides courses for those who are interested in learning about their faith in a deep and comprehensive way. The classes, taught by Spring Hill College instructors, address historical, biblical, spiritual, and doctrinal topics and helps develop understanding of the Catholic faith, rooted in God’s revelation and embodied in the living tradition of the Church.
The courses are offered as “not-for-credit”. Cost to the adult student: $125.00 per course. Courses meet for 5 consecutive Wednesdays in the Upper Room, 7-9 p.m..
For more info. contact: mdannenfelser@olachurch.org
Spring Hill College Certificate/Degree
Parishioners interested in achieving a certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry and/or desiring an undergraduate degree in Theology may take Spring Hill College courses for credit right here at OLA. Ministry leaders recommended by their parish will be offered a baccalaureate-level, 30 semester hour course of study that provides the intellectual formation described in "Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord". The course of study will be comprised of 10, 3 credit courses, leading to a Certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry and/or a BA in Theology.
Tuition assistance may be available.
For more info. contact: mdannenfelser@olachurch.org
Docent Ministry
A docent is a tour guide for our local church building. We offer informed tours of the church, highlighting the aspects of the building crucial to liturgical worship. Parishioners are invited to learn more about the signs and symbols of our new church. Additional aspects of the growing docent ministry include the ongoing research and writing of materials to further explain the relationship between liturgy and catechesis.
To arrange a tour of the church, or to volunteer to be a docent,
Contact Mark in the Religious Ed. Office, call(404) 261-7181 ext. 127 or email
Click here for an online tour of the church building
Parish Library
The parish library contains a wide variety of books and videos available for personal enrichment. Stop by the parish offices during business hours to explore the many faith-filled resources.