JACKSON – Almost 70 catecumens signed the book of the elect at the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle Sunday, March 4. Several dozen candidates also participated and got a special blessing from Bishop Joseph Kopacz.
The Rite of Election is when candidates seeking full communion in the church and catechumens seeking baptism publicly declare their intent, their sponsors speak on their behalf and the bishop of a diocese accepts them.
The tradition brings together people from across the diocese and begins an intense period of final preparation for these faithful as they approach Easter.
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
JACKSON – A young catechumen signs the book
