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The Rite of Election of Catechumens (and the Calling of Candidates to Continuing Conversion) will be celebrated as usual on the First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025.

This important Lenten ritual is for catechumens preparing for full initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion) at the Easter Vigil 2025. Also invited are those baptized Christians who are seeking to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church this Easter and have been preparing alongside the catechumens. (Please remember that non-Catholic Christians may be received into full communion any time during the year.)

Celebrations will take place at 2pm (English) and 7pm (Spanish) at Immaculate Conception Church in Dayton and 2pm (English) and 7pm (Spanish) at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter-in-Chains.

Families of Parishes may choose from any of the four liturgies for their group to attend, based on geography, timing, or language; there will be no deanery-specific assignments.

Please RSVP by February 15 to ensure the names of catechumens and candidates are included on the website, as well as adequate seating for parish groups.