The Rite of
Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion
Based on testimony of
godparents and catechists, and the Catechumens' reaffirmation, the
Church declares their state of readiness to enter the final period
in their faith journey. The Catechumens now called the
"Elect" are strengthened to take part in the sacraments of
Initiation at the Easter Vigil.
This rite marks the close of the
Catechumenate. The celebration is presided over by the Bishop. The
primary time for the Rite to be celebrated is on the first Sunday in
Lent.
The Bishop, in the name of the
community, declares approval of the Candidates. During the
celebration, each candidate publicly signs
their name in the Book of the Elect, signifying their
readiness to complete their faith journey of conversion.
The "Elect" and
Candidates now enter into the
Period of Purification and Enlightenment
to intensify their preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation.
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