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2024 Rite of Election
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As we make the final preparations for the Rite of Election, this is a reminder:-
for the RCIA coordinator to arrive promptly for the rehearsal (see the parish list and schedule for specific times);
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to bring a copy in a folder/binder of the 2024 Catechumens Form and 2024 Candidates Form 2024 that was submitted; and
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to bring your name tags (templates are below).
Please note that due to high number of catechumens/godparents and candidates/sponsors, there is very limited, additional seating for guests. Open seating is on a first come first served basis. The reserved seating is ONLY for the catechumens/godparents and candidates/sponsors and the RCIA coordinator, one team member and pastor/priest and is based on the numbers submitted by each parish.
In the event of inclement weather, please travel at your own risk. The Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion will be live-streamed on Sunday, February 25. In the event your parish group is not able to travel due to inclement weather, contact the Worship Office at 505.831.8128 and leave a message so we can plan accordingly. The phone messages will be checked two hours prior to the liturgy.
Click here for the worship aid.
February 22 – St. Jude Thaddeus, Albuquerque
3:50 p.m. Arrive for rehearsal in the church - only RCIA coordinators and individuals involved directly in the liturgy (pastor of hosting parish, deacon assisting at the liturgy, altar servers, music ministers, ushers/ministers of hospitality, and lectors)
4 p.m. Rehearsal begins promptly
5 p.m. Doors open to the faithful
5:30 p.m. Elect and candidates will be asked to be in their seats
6 p.m. Rite of Election begins
Parish group photos after the Rite of Election (optional)
February 24 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis
10:45 a.m. - Arrival - only RCIA coordinators and individuals involved directly in the liturgy (pastor of hosting parish, deacon assisting at the liturgy, altar servers, music ministers, ushers/ministers of hospitality, and lectors)
11 a.m. - Rehearsal begins promptly
Noon - Doors open to the faithful
12:30 p.m. - Elect and candidates will be asked to be in their seats
1 p.m. - Rite of Election begins
Parish group photos after the Rite of Election (optional)
February 25 – Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi 12:45 p.m. - Arrive for rehearsal in the church –Please enter through the south door; not the main entrance - Only RCIA coordinators and individuals involved directly in the liturgy (pastor of hosting parish, deacon assisting at the liturgy, altar servers, music ministers,ushers/ministers of hospitality, and lectors.
1 p.m. - Rehearsal begins promptly
2 p.m. - Doors open to the faithful
2:30 p.m. - Elect and candidates will be asked to be in their seats
3 p.m. - Rite of Election Begins
Parish group photos after the Rite of Election (optional) -
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2024 Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion
- Initial Letter - Rite of Election - English
- Initial Letter - Rite of Election - Spanish
- Call to Continuing Conversion Response Form - English - due Jan. 31
- Call to Continuing Conversion Response Form - Spanish - due Jan. 31
- Catechumen and Candidate Form - English
- Catechumen and Candidate Form - Spanish
- Religious Education Instruction and Formation - English
- Religious Education Instruction and Formation - Spanish
- Validity of Baptism in the Catholic Church
- Yellow Nametags - Candidate
- Blue Nametags - Catechumen
- White Nametags - Candidate
- White Nametags - Catechumen
- Godparent Nametags
- Sponsor Nametags
- Final Letter - Rite of Election - English
- Final Letter - Rite of Election - Spanish
- Rite of Election Letter RE Instruction & Formation, Part II - English
- Rite of Election Letter RE Instruction & Formation, Part II - Spanish
- Rite of Election Parish List & Schedule - English - Revised
- Rite of Election Parish List & Schedule - Spanish - Revised
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- General Information About the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
- Some RCIA Reminders
- Glossary of Terms
- Baptisms: Valid or Invalid
- RCIA Coordinator Information Team Sheet
- Update on Christian Initiation, August, 2001
- Bibliography
The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults is for anyone who wants to be baptized in the Catholic Church. They are baptized on the night of the Easter Vigil. During the days of Lent and all year round they can prepare themselves leading up to when they will become new in the church.