The Rite of Election and The Enrollment of Names closes the period of the catechumenate, the lengthy period of formation of the catechumen’s minds and hearts. This rite, which coincides with the opening of Lent, marks the beginning of the period of final, more intense preparation for the sacraments of initiation, during which the elect will be encouraged to follow Christ with greater generosity. In anticipation of our Alison Raleigh’s celebration of the Rite of Election with Bishop Cantú, we will celebrate the Rite of Sending to Election at the 8:00am Mass next Sunday, March 9.