Rite of Election Information
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Attached you will find the letter containing the final details for the Rite of Election, along with the templates for the name badges.
Please remind participants about appropriate attire, as they will be meeting the Archbishop during this very important step in their faith journey.
Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Gabriel
Gabriel Gabaldon
Interim Director of the Office of Worship
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Attached you will find the letter containing the final details for the Rite of Election, along with the templates for the name badges.
Please remind participants about appropriate attire, as they will be meeting the Archbishop during this very important step in their faith journey.
Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Gabriel
Gabriel Gabaldon
Interim Director of the Office of Worship
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
rm Link for the Rite of Election
Attached please find the JotForm link for the Rite of Election Response Form.
https://form.jotform.com/WorshipOfficeASF/RoEResponseForm
We ask that you please forward this link to your parish RCIA/OCIA Coordinators as soon as possible and ensure the form is completed and submitted no later than Friday, February 6, 2026.
Meeting this deadline is very important, as the Southwest Liturgical Conference takes place the week prior to the beginning of the Season of Lent, and timely submission is necessary for proper preparation and planning.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued dedication to accompanying those preparing for the sacraments. Your attention to this request is greatly appreciated.
With gratitude for your ministry and support,
Gabriel
Gabriel Gabaldon
Interim Director of the Office of Worship
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Due to a change in Archbishop Wester’s schedule, these updates were necessary. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to accommodate these changes, and we are grateful for your flexibility and cooperation.
Thank you for your ministry to our Archdiocese.
Rite of Election Dates
Sunday, February 22, 2026 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 St. Helen’s Church, Portales, New Mexico 12:30 p.m.
Monday, March 2, 2026 St. Jude Thaddeus,Albuquerque, New Mexico 6:30 p.m.
*A Jotform will be sent to pastors and parishes to register for the Rite of Election on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Timely completion of this form is critical.
Deadline for submissions will be Friday, February 6, 2026
The Office of Worship will be heavily involved in the Southwest Liturgical Conference, and receiving these forms on time is essential. Please note that I am the only person in the Office of Worship handling this process, thank you for your consideration.
Your prompt attention to this matter is required and greatly appreciated.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
God Bless!
Please contact Gabriel Gabaldon with any questions/concerns at ggabaldon@asfnm.org
Gabriel Gabaldon
Interim Director of the Office of Worship
Archdiocese of Santa Fe
