Catechumens take final step towards joining the Church

Catechumens from across the Diocese of Broken Bay took their final steps towards entering the Catholic Church, joining Bishop Anthony Randazzo in taking part in the Rite of Election.

The celebration of the Rite of Election was held on the first Sunday of Lent at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara.

During the Rite, the Church formally ratifies the Catechumens’ readiness for the Sacraments of Initiation and their readiness to be received into full Communion with the Catholic Church.

It’s also an opportunity for the Catechumens to publicly acknowledge their desire to receive the Sacraments and be received into the Church.

The Catechumens were joined by their sponsors, Godparents, family, friends and parish RCIA teams.

The Catechumens will now use the season of Lent to spiritually prepare for entry into the Church at Easter.