Want to Become Catholic? Are you an adult in need of Confirmation?
The Catechetical Year at Guardian Angel Cathedral begins Sunday, September 7, at 10:30 AM! These classes are for adults 18 and older who have already graduated from high school — high school seniors, even if 18, are not eligible.
Sessions run most Sunday mornings through mid-May, with only a few weekends off. Participants are encouraged to attend the 9 AM Mass before class.
Participants are encouraged to get involved at the 9 AM Mass by serving as Cathedral ushers – even while discerning. Volunteering is a great way to be part of the parish community — full details are included in the cover letter and information packet.
Whether you’re discerning the Catholic faith and considering becoming Catholic, or you’re already Baptized Catholic but haven’t received First Holy Communion or Confirmation, this program is for you! Remember, you cannot serve as a Godparent unless you have been Confirmed.
If you are interested, please complete the Parish Registration Form on the very last page of the Information Packet below (PDF) and return it to the Cathedral Office by one of the following methods: stopping by during the week, dropping it in the collection basket at Mass, or placing it in the Poor Box. A member of the Cathedral team will contact you to arrange an intake appointment with Fr. Mugagga Lule.
We look forward to walking this faith journey with you!
Information Packet
Schedule
| Week | Date | Topic |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 | Introductions and Sacramental Paperwork |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 | Ch 1,2 The Creed: The Faith Professed |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 | Ch 3,4 Proclaim the Gospel / Obedience of Faith |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 | Ch, 5, 6 I Believe in God / Man and Woman at Beginning |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 | Ch 7, 8 Jesus Christ, Incarnation / Redemption |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 | Ch 9 The Holy Spirit |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 | Ch 10, 11 The Church |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 | Ch 12 Mary |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 | Ch 13 Eternal Destiny |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 | Ch 14 The Sacraments: The Faith Celebrated |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 | Ch 15, 16 Baptism and Confirmation |
| Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 – Solemnity of the Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe THE RITE OF ENTRANCE INTO THE ORDER OF CATECHUMENS (OCIA pg. 27) | ||
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 | Ch 17 Eucharist |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 | 1st Sunday of Advent/Thanksgiving Weekend (NO CLASS) |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | Ch 18, 19 Penance and Anointing |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | Ch 20, 21 Holy Orders and Marriage |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 | Christmas Break (NO CLASS) |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 | The Closing of the Holy Year (NO CLASS) |
| 18 | Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 | Ch 22 The Sacramentals/Popular Devotions |
| 19 | Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Ch 23, 24 Christian Morality: The Faith Lived |
| 20 | Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 | MLK Weekend (NO CLASS) |
| 21 | Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | Ch 25, 26 1st, 2nd Commandments |
| 22 | Sunday, Feb. 1, 22026 | Ch 27, 28 3rd, 4th Commandments |
| 23 | Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 | Ch 29, 30 5th, 6th Commandments |
| 24 | Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 | Discussion and Discernment |
| 25 | Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 | Ch 31, 32 7th, 8th Commandments |
| Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026 – The Second Sunday of Lent THE RITE OF ELECTION | ||
| 26 | Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026 | Rite of Election – Location TBD by Abp. (NO CLASS) |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 – The Third Sunday of Lent THE FIRST SCRUTINY (OCIA pg. 98) | ||
| 27 | Sunday, Mar. 8, 2026 | Ch 33, 34 9th, 10th Commandments |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 – The Fourth Sunday of Lent THE SECOND SCRUTINY (OCIA pg. 114) | ||
| 28 | Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 | Ch 35 Prayer: The Faith Prayed |
| Sunday, March 22, 2026 – The Fifth Sunday of Lent THE THIRD SCRUTINY (OCIA pg. 122) | ||
| 29 | Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026 | Ch 36 Prayers of the Church |
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Palm Sunday, the Beginning of Holy Week | ||
| 30 | Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026 | Holy Week and the Most Sacred Triduum |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026 – The Most Sacred Triduum | ||
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 – The Easter Vigil THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION (OCIA pg. 377) | ||
| 31 | Sat., April 4, 2026 | REHEARSAL 12:00 PM; The EASTER VIGIL 7:30PM* (TBD by Abp.) |
| 32 | Sunday, Apr. 12, 2026 | Reflection on the Easter Mysteries |
| 33 | Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026 | Mystagogia, Ministries, Certificates |
| 34 | Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026 | Mystagogia |
| 35 | Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Mystagogia |
| 36 | Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Mystagogia |
| 37 | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Mystagogia |
| 38 | Sunday, May 24, 2026 | The Solemnity of Pentecost (Final Class) |