OCIA 2025

Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion

You will need to bring a copy of this form with you when you come to the Cathedral. When you have completed this form, check the box at the bottom of the form and enter your email address.


Please submit this form by Monday, February 10, 2025


If you have a change to your original submission, please call or email with this information. DO NOT SUBMIT ANOTHER FORM.

If you need help or have any questions about this form, please contact Kathy Fech at (313) 596-7312 or fech.kathy@aod.org.

Thank you very much.

General Information

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Effective February 20, 2025, we only have one option remaining to register for the Rite of Election. The other three services are at capacity. Thank you for understanding. 

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Do you have any Catechumens?*

Catechumens are those who have never been baptized (validly) and are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

Catechumen Info

Enter the number of Adult Catechumens (age 18+).

These adults have never been validly baptized.

Enter the total number of Child Catechumens (age 7 to 17).

These children have never been validly baptized.


Do you have any Christian Candidates?*

Christian Candidates are those validly baptized Christian (in a church not in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church) who are now preparing for full communion with the Catholic Church.

Christian Candidate Info

Enter the number of Adult Christian Candidates (age 18+)

Enter the number of Child Christian Candidates (age 7 to 17)


Do you have any Catholic Candidates?*

Catholic Candidates are adults validly baptized Catholic who are completing the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and/or Eucharist).

Catholic Candidate Info

ADULTS ONLY

Enter the total number of Adult Catholic Candidates


This is the total number of seats your parish will need.

Total of ALL:

  • Catechumens + godparent
  • Christian Candidates + sponsor
  • Catholic Candidates + sponsor

This includes anyone who is not a catechumen/candidate or godparent/sponsor.