I missed the Rite of Election for Catechumens

[SuscipeMeDomine]

Our Diocese holds the Rite at least 3Xs each year. If you miss one, you can attend another.

The Rite of Election or the Call to Continuing Conversion?

Can I ask which diocese you’re in?

 

[jmcrae]

So, according to the mandates of the Rite, since Jeff is a candidate and not a catechumen, it really shouldnt be a problem.

If he had been a catechumen, then there might be a more legit concern if there was a concern.

At least that is what you wrote seems to be saying.

Yes, that’s correct - the requirements for Candidates are quite a bit more flexible, due to the fact that they are previously baptized, and in most cases, at least partially catechized before entering into the RCIA process.

 

[Castello]

The Rite of Election or the Call to Continuing Conversion?

Can I ask which diocese you’re in?

Combined. This year it is celebrated 5Xs

dolr.org/

Rite of Election to celebrated Feb. 23-27
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will meet everyone going through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process in Arkansas during five separate rites of election to be held in Jonesboro, Rogers, Little Rock and Texarkana Feb. 23-27. The rite will be held at the following:

Blessed Sacrament, Jonesboro, Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Rogers, Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Little Rock, Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
St. Edward Church, Texarkana, Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

During the Rite of Election, the bishop declares catechumens ready to receive the sacraments of initiation, which are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. Through this process, they become known as the “elect.” At the same time, he calls candidates to continuing conversion as they prepare to be confirmed and receive first Communion. Candidates are those who have already been baptized.

The elect and candidates are participating in RCIA, which is offered at the parish level, and generally begins in the fall and concludes with full initiation at Easter. To learn more, go to Learn About the Catholic Faith, download the steps or see the Q&A offered by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.