The Rite of Election is celebrated by the Bishop every year and is a rich liturgy and important step for those seeking to enter full communion with the Church. At the liturgy, our OCIA members get to:
See that they are entering something bigger than themselves or just their local parish and be with others in a similar position to them from around the diocese.
Meet Bishop Zielinski: the shepherd of our local church and our connection to the Universal Church
Take a concrete step forward in their intention to receive the Sacraments of Initiation
Experience in a deeper way God’s choice or “election” of them
Receive prayers from the faithful as they begin Lent and approach the Easter Vigil