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Rite of Election of Catechumens 2026
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine; 61 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
What is the Rite of Election? A ritual that marks the Catechumens entry into the final phase of their preparation to receive the sacraments of initiation. The Bishop elects them to become members, following the rite the catechumen is now called "the elect."
Who attends the Rite of Election? All Catechumens who will receive all the sacraments of initiation at the 2026 Easter Vigil and their Sponsor must be in attendance. OCIA team members are expected to accompany the catechumen on this day. Family, friends, and parishioners are welcome to attend.All parishes are required to complete the Rite of Election forms for Catechumens, Candidates, and OCIA team information.
Forms are due by 2/1/2026.
Once you submit the first form, it will take you to the next, etc. If you need to go back and edit a form, you can access that particular form here:
Invitation for Catechumens (available shortly):English Spanish -
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Contact Us
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Denise Continodcontinodioceseoftrenton.orgDirector: Department of Catechesis -
Debbie D'Agostaroddagosdioceseoftrenton.orgAdministrative Assistant: Department of Catechesis
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