Rite of Election 2009
Registration deadline: February 5, 2009
The Rite of Election is only for catechumens (those who are unbaptized) and their godparents. Baptized candidates preparing for reception or for Confirmation and/or First Communion are invited to participate in the Rite of Election as members of the assembly present to support the catechumens. However, candidates do not join in the procession of catechumens.
Catechumenate Directors, please use the form below (or this Word document) to submit your names for the Rite of Election.
*Required information
Contact Information
Parish, Mission, or School Name*
Catechumenate Director's Name*
Catechumenate Director's Phone Number*
Catechumenate Director's Email Address*
Schedule Information
Please check your parish's first choice (check one only)*
Sunday, March 1, 2009, 3:30p
Monday, March 2, 2009, 7:30p
Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 7:30p
No preference
Please check your parish's second choice (check one only)
We are unable to attend the following dates (check all that apply)
Catechumen Information
TOTAL number of catechumens (Do not include candidates; candidates do not have reserved seats)*
How many of your catechumens are children? (Do not include candidates)*
What primary languages other than English do your catechumens speak?
Names of Catechumens
Please list each catechumen's name on a separate line in alphabetical order by last name, using this format:First Last
Bernard Nemis from the Office for Parish Services will contact you to confirm your registration.
Please make sure all your information is correct before submitting this form.