Tag: Rite of Election
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Spectators or participants?
What sort of policy do you have for photos in church during sacramental celebrations?
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Signing the Book at the Rite of Election
It would be interesting to know if there is a consensus about the value of the visual symbol of signing as well as the time taken to do it and the way in which it is done.
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Journeying with the Elect
In preparation for producing a documentary of the Paschal Triduum 2011, I recently oversaw the production of several half-hour TV programs following the elect on their journey to the baptismal waters at St Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Election Day
Today, around the world, dioceses are celebrating the Rite of Election, the second “step” of catechumens in their journey toward the Easter sacraments. In this rite, which closes the period of the catechumenate proper, the Church hears testimony as to the catechumens’ readiness, and confirms that they are fit to take part in the next…
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Let us pray for our Catechumens and Elect
Once again it is that great season when catechumens (they’re the “elect” during Lent after the Rite of Election) are preparing for baptism at the Easter Vigil. We stand before great and awesome mysteries. Throughout this Lent, let us pray for those preparing for baptism.