THE RITE OF ELECTION OF CATECHUMENS will be a diocesan celebration in accord with the directive given in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (no. 108).

The celebration will be a Liturgy of the Word and the Rite of Election of Catechumens.  This celebration will NOT include a Liturgy of the Eucharist.

ENROLLMENT OF NAMES:  The Parish Book of the Elect should be brought to the celebration by a catechist or the person in charge of R.C.I.A.  During the Rite of Election, the catechumens will be invited to sign the book. 

A RECEPTION  will follow the liturgy.  The R.C.I.A. group from each parish is invited to bring an item for the reception, such as a plate of fruit or some baking that can be shared.  During the reception there will be a limited time to take pictures of your group with the Bishop.  We ask that you DO NOT take pictures during the liturgy itself out of respect for the sacredness of the community’s liturgy.

NAME TAGS:  Each parish is to provide their catechumens with a name tag including the name of the parish.

A RESPONSE from each attending parish is necessary to help us organize the seating arrangements for the celebration.

***Please let JO-ANN, Secretary (306-352-1651) know by Friday, February     17, 2012 how many catechumens will be coming from your parish.

All catechumens in the Archdiocese who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation are asked to come with their godparents to this celebration.  Adult Candidates for Confirmation and First Communion are also encouraged to attend, as well as RCIA Coordinators, Catechists, parishioners and families.

Anyone wanting more information or clarification please call Marian Grady, Liturgy Commission Member at (306) 789-8276 or email:  mariangrady@sasktel.net; Fr. Ron Andree, Liturgy Commission Chairperson at (306) 332-6030 or email: rmandree@gmail.com.

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