February 3, 2008
Rite of Sending - Sunday, 11am, Holy Family Catholic Community
Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion,2:30pm, Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
In the Rite of Election, catechumens (i.e,those who are not baptized) are formally called or chosen for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This calling or election is founded on the election by God, in whose name the Church acts.
In the Call to Continuing Conversion the Church welcomes those who are already baptized and are preparing to complete their initiation through both Confirmation and Eucharist and are preparing to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church. The Church acknowledges their desire to be one with the Church in faith, prayer and service. Respecting the integrity of their baptism, the Church charges these candidates to use the Lenten seadon as a time to hear again the call to conversion and to be faithful to theiri baptismal vows. The Call to Continuing Conversion is an optional rite which is encouraged but not required of the candidates.
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