The Rite of Election
Fr Pat, our pastor celebrated on Feb 20th for our adults who have not been baptized, nor formally catechized in the dogmas and doctrines of Christianity. The Rite, therefore, focuses on the journey of the unbaptized to the waters of Baptism, the chrism of Confirmation, and to the reception of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist.
This journey is one of profound transformation in the whole person who undertakes it and is recognized as vital and important in the lives of the catechumens! The First Sunday of Lent is centered on the transition of the Catechumens into the Elect. Our Elect sign our parish’s Book of the Elect publicly, demonstrating their intention to receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass.
Thank you our community of believers at Our Lady of Lourdes, as you continue to support those in the RCIA process throughout this Lenten season.
Yours in Christ,
Deacon Byron
Your RCIA Team