Happy to witness the Rite of Election yesterday!

Yesterday my husband and I,  his sponsor(our friend/neighbor) and other men and women in RCIA Classes throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit went to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament  in Woodward, Detroit. It`s my first time to visit the Cathedral here and so my husband who are now in the  process of preparation for his Catholic conversion.  There are almost five hundred people in the Cathedral. The Cathedral was huge and the architectural design of the church was really fantastic . But it is just material appearance of the church. The important reason of  this gatherings is  The Rite of Election is the reason for the gatherings of yesterdays occasions. Participants were  from different parishes of the Archdiocese of Detroit. 

What is this Rite of Election? This period is intended to enlighten the hearts and minds of the candidates (Elect) the person who will be  Baptized and  Confirmed ( persons who are in the process of   continuing conversion) on Easter Vigil. This  celebration of the scrutinies and the presentations  will enrich this experience for  the candidates for Baptism and Confirmations.

The Rite of Election is the final preparation of the elect, the catechumens and candidates . It is the time for the affirmation of knowing and following Christ's. It is also the time of the sponsor, godparents, and the community of catholics will say to the catechumens and candidates that they are ready to move into their final preparation period. During this part of the Rite, the Catechists in charge for the formation of faith of the candidates will come forward and call the names of the candidates for the enrollment to the Easter Vigil Rite. The bishop will ask a few  questions for the candidates and the sponsors will be asked to stand beside the candidates. Their testimony is the final affirmation to the bishop. Saying, " You are now the Elect of God. They will return to their parishes as a disciple ready to say " yes" to God. 

I am happy that my husband reach this final state of preparation. His decision to follow my faith as Catholic-Christian  will strengthen our married life. Following the same faith as couple will guide us to be a good husband and wife. I am just an instrument of his conversion to the catholic faith. The holy spirit touched his life to walk in his faith.  I am praying and hoping  that I can guide him in knowing and following Christ  in our lives.