A Note about The Rite of Sending for Those in RCIA

 

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

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Blessings!

The St. Thomas More Community will celebrate the Rite of Sending on February 26 at the 10:30 AM Mass. The Rite of Sending is an important step in the progression of those in RCIA seeking full Communion in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.

Four catechumens (unbaptized) and two candidates (already baptized who are seeking Confirmation) will be “sent” to the Cathedral to meet Archbishop Hebda for the Rite of Election at 2:00 pm. The Rite of Election is the ritual that marks the catechumens’ entry into the final phase of preparation for the Easter sacraments. Following the Rite of Election, the catechumens are called “The Elect,” since they have been elected by the Church (in the person of the Archbishop) to become members.

Please pray for our catechumens and candidates as they continue their journey to become full members in the Catholic Church and our community at Saint Thomas More! Please visit our RCIA webpage to learn more about RCIA at Saint Thomas More. RCIA is a process that encourages discernment. If you are thinking of about joining RCIA in the future, please know I am fully willing to help you in your discernment.

Peace,
Fr. Peter Etzel, SJ







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