OCIA - EOI

Expression of Interest Form

If you would like to know more about the OCIA, then please complete the Expression of Interest Form (below).

We will then register you for an OCIA intake, to start your journey.

Personal Details

Title

Surname

First Name

Middle Name(s)

Date of Birth

Sex

Photograph

Your photograph should be a clear recent colour photograph, that meets UK Passport Quality Standards.

The standard size used in photo booths in the UK are acceptable (if you are outside the UK not all photo booths use this standard size), and your photograph should not be trimmed or cut down from a larger photograph to the size of a standard passport photograph.

Please name your file:
'[Surname-First Name]-Photo'
e.g. Bloggs-Joe-Photo.jpg

Photograpic Identification

Please scan the photograph page of your Passport, Driving Licence or Biometric Residence Card.

If you do not have a Photographic Identification then please go to the next section. Options to confirm your identity can be discussed at the initial meeting.

Please name your file:
'[Surname-First Name]-ID'
e.g. Bloggs-Joe-ID.jpg

Identity Verification

Ensures the person inquiring is who they claim to be, reducing the risk of impersonation.

Eligibility Confirmation

Helps verify specific eligibility criteria, such as age, sex, or residency, as photo IDs often include this information.

Consistency Across Processes

Standardises application procedures, ensuring fairness and uniformity across applicants.

Diversity and Inclusion

Do you require disability access?

Do you have an impairment (disability)?

What is your ethnicity?

Contact Details

Telephone

Address (House/Flat Number and Road)

Town/City/County

Post Code

Religious Profile

Are you Roman Catholic?

Are you another Christian denomination? If so, please state:

Are you (have you ever been) another religion or no religion?

If yes, set out the history of your religion or beliefs:

Have you been Baptised?

Have you been Confirmed?

If you have answered 'Yes' to being Baptised and/or Confirmed then please upload a copy of your certificate(s). If you do not have copies of your certificates then please contact us to discuss the options for you to start your journey.

Baptism Certificate

Please name your file:
'[Surname-First Name]-Baptism'
e.g. Bloggs-Joe-Baptism.jpg

Confirmation Certificate

Please name your file:
'[Surname-First Name]-Confirmation'
e.g. Bloggs-Joe-Confirmation.jpg

Church Attendance and Sacraments

Do you attend church?

How long have you attended church (years and months)?

Which church do you usually attend (Church Name, Parish, Town/City, and Postcode)?

Do you receive Holy Communion (the Sacrament of the Eucharist)?

Do you go to Confession (the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance)?

Please Note:

If you are Baptised and Confirmed as Roman Catholic then you can continue with the Relationships section.

If you have not been Baptised or have been Baptised but not Confirmed then please continue with the Sponsorship section (below).

Sponsorship

To understand more about the role and responsibilities of a Sponsor please see our Sponsorship information.

Do you have a Sponsor?

Does your Sponsor meet the criteria?

Please state your Sponsor's full name:

Please provide your Sponsor's email address:

Confirmation Saint

Do you have a Confirmation Saint?

If so, what is your Confirmation Saint's name?

Please set out in a short paragraph (up to 200 words) the reasons why you chose your Confirmation Saint.

My reasons are:

Relationships

What is your current relationship or marital status?

If married, were you married in a church by a priest?

If married, is your spouse Roman Catholic?

Do you have children?

If in a relationship, are you engaged to be married?

Please state the date that you plan to be married (if applicable):

If in a relationship, is your partner Roman Catholic?

If in a relationship, have either of you been married previously?

Have you had a marriage annulled?

Have you had a marriage annulled and re-married?

Have you been divorced?

Have you been divorced and re-married?

Rationale

Please set out in a short paragraph (up to 200 words) the reasons why you want to join the OCIA.