Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

For members of
​The Catholic Community of  
St. Alphonsus - New Munster, Holy Cross-Bristol & Wilmot, St. John - Twin Lakes ​

The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is a process for . . .
  • Unbaptized adults who are interested in becoming Catholic
  • Baptized Catholics who desire First Eucharist and Confirmation
  • Baptized Christians in another denomination who want to become Catholic  ​

The OCIA for Easter 2026 is program is no longer accepting candidates.
If you are interested in the 2027 program, complete the form below. 

    2027 OCIA Program Interest Form
    ​​I want to learn more about becoming Catholic      ​

The Catholic Community of St. Alphonsus, Holy Cross, and St. John the Evangelist Parishes

Serving Western Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Catholic Churches in New Munster, Bristol, Wilmot & Twin Lakes.
​​Welcoming Catholic families in New Munster, Bristol, Wilmot, Twin Lakes, Salem Lakes, Salem, Paddock Lake, Silver Lake, Wheatland, Pell Lake, Powers Lake, Randall, and surrounding Kenosha/Walworth County communities. Join us for Mass, prayer, and fellowship.

St. Alphonsus

6301 344th Avenue
P.O. Box 767
New Munster, WI 53152
Phone: 262-537-4370

Holy Cross 

18700  116th St.
Bristol, WI 53104
262-857-2068
​​*No Mail Service at HC-Wilmot
30100 Wilmot Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192

St. John the Evangelist

701 N Lake Avenue
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
Phone: 262-877-2557​
Tri-Parish Office Assistant  [email protected] 

Dr. Sandi Schmitt
Parish Director
[email protected]  
​Assisting Priests
Fr. Dennis Witz
Fr. Dan Sanders
Fr. Terry Langley