Please take note of the following diocesan liturgical dates for OCIA and Adult Confirmation in 2026. Kindly share this information with your teams and begin preparing accordingly.
✨ New this year: An invitation will be sent to Confirmation Coordinators and/or DREs to attend an orientation meeting.
Rite of Election 2026
📍 Cathedral of Christ the Light
- Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 p.m. (Language TBD)
- Saturday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. (English)
- Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. (Spanish)
👉 Please note:
- These will be Rite-only celebrations (no Mass).
- The language in which these liturgies will be celebrated will be determined based on registration. When you register your catechumens, please make sure to specify the language of preference of your catechumen and the exact number of “catechumens” participating at the Rite of Election. Further details will be shared at a later time.
Adult Confirmation 2026
📍 Cathedral of Christ the Light
- Saturday, January 31
▫️ 10:00 a.m. (English)
▫️ 2:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
- Sunday, April 12▫️ 4:00 p.m. (language TBD)
- Saturday, April 18▫️ 10:00 a.m. (language TBD)
⚠️ Confirmation details and procedures will be shared by the Cathedral Parish Office as they become available.
📎 Cathedral Website: https://ctlcathedral.org/adult-sacraments
🚫 Registrations are NOT YET OPEN.
Please check the Diocesan Website and the Cathedral-Parish Website for official announcements regarding the opening of registrations.
The language in which these liturgies will be celebrated will be determined based on registration. When you register your Adult Confirmation Candidates, please make sure to specify the language of preference of your candidate and the exact number of “candidates” participating at “Adult Confirmation Ceremony”. Further details will be shared at a later time.
Thank you for your service and leadership in the preparation of catechumens and confirmation candidates.