This past Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent, we celebrated within our parish a "Rite of Sending and Call to Continuing Conversion". It was a time to affirm our catechumens' readiness to take the next step on their journey of faith, in final preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist. We heard the testimony of their sponsors, and as an entire faith community assured them of our prayers and support.
We also recognized those who are already united with us in baptism who desire to join the Catholic Church through a profession of faith, and who are preparing for the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. These candidates - and all of us- were called to use this Lent to bring ourselves ever closer to Jesus Christ through our prayer and actions.
This year, St. Andrew's had the honor of hosting the Raleigh Deanery celebration of the Rite of Election on Sunday afternoon, with the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, our bishop, presiding. If you go to the Diocesan website, you can find an explanation of the
Rite of Election , including photos of many of our catechumens (adult and children), now called The Elect, as they signed the Book of Elect in front of Bishop Burbidge.
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