What the Rite of Election reminds us is that God has chosen us. We might not feel that today, with rumbling tummies, looking forward to our big breakfast tomorrow morning 😉 But this weekend, what I pray most is that the catechumens have a sense that God has actually chosen them, all of this is His doing, they are simply responding and receiving. After the Rite, they will be known as “the elect” until Easter. Perhaps this sounds a bit strange to us – it sounds a little elitist, exclusive… But this is actually what God’s love is like for each of us – exclusive! He wants all of us, for himself. He has chosen us, and He will guard us as his precious son or daughter.
For those of us who were baptised as babies, we have no experience or memory of being “the elect”. But this weekend, for those of us attending these ceremonies, let us remember how God has elected us, set us apart, raised us to the incredible dignity of his sons and daughters.
The Rite of Election is always a magical time for the candidates and catechumens. It never fails to affect them. It doesn’t seem like much but it really makes a difference in their lives. I would never want my RCIA classes to miss that. I know you’ll definitely see some changes.
The Rite of Election is always a magical time for the candidates and catechumens. It never fails to affect them. It doesn’t seem like much but it really makes a difference in their lives. I would never want my RCIA classes to miss that. I know you’ll definitely see some changes.
Hi Marc, thanks for your comment! Yes, there’s still some work to do with our catechumens and candidates, and the wonderful thing is they are very much aware that it is the beginning – they are keen to start spiritual direction/ other means of formation now this is awesome. Hope Lent is a blessed time for your candidates this year. Good to hear from you!
Hi Marc, thanks for your comment! Yes, there’s still some work to do with our catechumens and candidates, and the wonderful thing is they are very much aware that it is the beginning – they are keen to start spiritual direction/ other means of formation now this is awesome. Hope Lent is a blessed time for your candidates this year. Good to hear from you!