Rite of Election of Catechumens and of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion

The Rite of Election of Catechumens and of Calling Candidates to Continuing Conversion was held March 9 at St. Benedict Cathedral. There were 126 candidates and 115 catechumens. During the Easter Vigil, catechumens will be baptized, confirmed and receive the Eucharist. Candidates are those who will be confirmed and receive the Eucharist. The Message photos by John Rohlf