OCIA Coming Summer 2026
Someone shows up in your parish because they are being drawn toward the Catholic Church. Maybe they can't quite explain why, but something is pulling them.
OCIA could be the moment that changes everything for them—where a quiet curiosity becomes a real encounter with Jesus Christ.
Rooted in the Kerygma and the Directory of Catechesis, Invited walks participants through the Catholic Faith over 28 lessons with theological depth, personal warmth, and a focus on conversion—not just completion.
Catechists leading OCIA need more than a schedule. They need a vision, tools, and a program that forms disciples. Invited offers numerous catechist resources to support leaders in their important role.
More information will be added to this page in time.
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Writers
Fred Shellabarger
Kara Kardell
Presenters
Invited's presenters offer clear teaching, pastoral insight, and real witness to the Catholic Faith, helping participants understand the essential teachings of the Catholic Church with clarity, charity, and an invitation toward real conversion of heart.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Jeff Cavins
Mari Pablo
Michael “Gomer” Gormley
Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Mark Hart
Jackie and Bobby Angel
Program Components and Pricing
Available in English and Spanish
Leader's Guide
Catechist formation built right in
$39.95
Participant's Guide
Meets seekers exactly where they are
$28.95
Invited In: 101 Questions and Answers for New Catholics
Questions many newcomers are afraid to ask
$18.95
Sponsor's Guide
Shows the sponsor how to play their important role
$5.95
Starter Pack, Participant's Pack, and DVD Set
Starter Pack - $159.95
- Leader's Guide (with online access)
- Participant's Guide
- Invited In: 101 Questions and Answers for New Catholics
- Sponsor's Guide
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DVD Set
Participant's Pack - $44.95
- Participant's Guide (with online access)
- Invited In: 101 Questions and Answers for New Catholics
- Sponsor's Guide
DVD Set - $99.95
- Contains all of the program videos in English
- Spanish subtitles available
- Created for parishes who don't have WiFi (All videos are free in the Ascension app.)
Lesson Titles
Invitation Video with Fr. Mike Schmitz
FREE Videos and Resources in the Ascension App
All program videos will be 100% free in the Ascension app, with no paid subscription required.
The lesson videos are 8-12 minutes in length.
There will be over 150 additional free resources in the app that help participants go deeper into the lessons, as mentioned in each lesson of the Participant's Guide.
When Can I Pre-order Invited?
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Meet the Presenters