Rite of Election

Rite of Election 2024

Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine; 61 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

What is the Rite of Election? A ritual that marks the Catechumens entry into the final phase of their preparation to receive the sacraments of initiation.  The Bishop elects them to become members, following the rite the catechumen is now called "the elect."

Who attends the Rite of Election? All Catechumens who will receive all the sacraments of initiation at the 2023 Easter Vigil and their Sponsor must be in attendance.  RCIA team members are expected to accompany the catechumen on this day.  Family, friends, parishioners are welcome to attend.