The holy season of Lent is approaching once again. Let us be mindful of the prayerful steps to prepare our hearts, minds, and parishes for the beautiful liturgies during this season.
Below you will find the PDF version for the Lenten Guidelines 2025 for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The Spanish translation of the guidelines is forthcoming. Please check our website, as they will be posted there (link provided below).
Additionally, we are including the PDFs of the Liturgical Preparation Aid from Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC), in English and Spanish and the Clarification on Liturgical Dates 2025 for the archdiocese.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Divine Worship
213-637-7262
OCIA Resources & Updates
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The Rite of Election will take place on Sunday, March 09, 2025, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, which celebrates God's call to baptism. This is a required rite for those preparing to receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and first communion this Easter Vigil, April 19, 2025.
Please fill out this survey by February 24, 2025.
The Rite of Calling is the celebration for those called to complete sacraments of Initiation (Holy Communion & Confirmation only) in the Catholic Church. This will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Please fill out this survey by Monday, February 24, 2025.
Please fill out this survey by Monday, February 24, 2025.
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