The Catholic Community of
Alliance, Maximo and Sebring
Rev. G. David Weikart, Pastor
Four Churches
One Catholic Community
St. Ann Church
323 South 15th St.
Sebring, Ohio
St. Joseph Church
427 E. Broadway St.
Alliance, Ohio
Regina Coeli Church
663 Fernwood Blvd.
Alliance, Ohio
St. Joseph Church
12055 Easton St.
Maximo, Ohio
Faith Formation
Small Group Sharing:
33 Days to Divine Mercy
Regina Coeli Elementary School (K-5)
St. Thomas Aquinas Middle/High School (6-12)
Small Group Sharing:
33 Days to Divine Mercy
This small group meets Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
at St. Joseph, Alliance Schwartz Center.
Bible Study
Bible Study is offered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and is held at St. Ann and St. Joseph, Alliance locations from September through June, alternating monthly.
The upcoming weekend readings are read and discussed.
Call the parish office for more information.
O.C.I.A.
O.C.I.A. (Previously RCIA)
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults is the process through which men and women enter the Catholic Church. If you are already Catholic but would like a deeper understanding of your Catholic faith, this is for you. This "Journey of Faith" begins in October and new members are received into the church at the Easter Vigil.
O.C.I.A. Schedule 2024-2025
Class Sessions will be held
in the St. Joseph, Alliance Schwartz Center
at 12:15 p.m.
Date Subject
January 5 The Last Things: What Happens After We Die?
January 12 The Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation
January 19 The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Christian Life
January 26 Walk Through the Mass: Exploring the Sacred Liturgy
February 2 Penance and Anointing of the Sick: God's Mercy Revealed
February 9 Matrimony & Holy Orders: The Sacraments of Service & Communion
February 16 A Catholic Moral Vision: Virtue, Grace, & the Path to Happiness
February 23 A Love That Lasts: Discovering Authentic Love
March 2 The Season of Lent
March 9 No Class Session Rite of Sending & Rite of Election
March 16 A Love That Lasts: God's Plan for Sexuality
March 23 First Scrutiny
March 23 Catholic Social Teaching: Building a Civilization of Love
March 30 Second Scrutiny
March 30 Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person
April 6 Third Scrutiny
April 6 The Details of Holy Week
April 13 Palm Sunday Rehearsal for Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil
April 17 Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord's Supper
April 19 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil - Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation/Rite
of Reception into Full Communion
April 20 Easter Sunday
Religious Education
grades K-8
Religious Education Opportunities
Our Catholic Community offers these options:
*Traditional Catechesis (CCD/PSR) Grades K-8
Choose one of the following locations/times:
~ St. Joseph Parish, Maximo Sundays, 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
~St. Joseph Parish, Alliance Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
*Middle School Ministry/Confirmation Preparation: Grades 6-8
Regina Coeli Parish Sundays, 8:45 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
*Intergenerational Catechesis : Grades K-8 (new this year)
Regina Coeli Parish Families meet one Monday evening each month.
Additional lessons are completed at home.
Please note: Students in grade 8 in any of the programs will also be required to attend several meetings scheduled outside of class time for in-depth Confirmation preparation.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is held for one week each summer at Regina Coeli.