This ministry provides leadership for the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) for people wanting to learn about and/or join the Catholic church.  The ministry provides religious education and sacramental preparation for youth of the parish.  The ministry also supports and coordinates adult religious education.  The ministry will identify appropriate programs for each area listed above and catechists to lead discussion in the different areas.  The ministry will also make the parish aware of various programs available to the parishioners.