Rite of election
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Te Deum Window: Front cover of the service sheet |
This year on the first Saturday of Lent St Peter's Cathedral was full with people from around the diocese, for a simple but important service celebrating the choosing by the Lord of men, women and children who, with the help of the Church, acknowledge God's election of them for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.
The Rite of Election marks the beginning of the final period of intensive preparation for the sacraments of initiation, during which the elect will be encouraged to follow Christ with greater generosity (cf RCIA #105)
The Rite of Election is for Catechumens are seeking Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist and candidates for reception into full communion as well as those Catholics completing their initiation at the Easter Vigil.
As we move through Lent, please pray for all those preparing for to these sacraments.