
At the diocesan Rite of Election Feb. 26, 2023, Bishop Mark Hagemoen welcomed and blessed catechumens from across the diocese who are journeying toward the initiation sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist.

At the Rite of Election on the first Sunday of Lent, Bishop Mark Hagemoen holds up the Book of the Elect after catechumens from across the diocese signed their names, as part of their journey to receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
Affirmed by their parishes and by their sponsors, the catechumens wrote their names in the Book of the Elect, and entered another stage of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). The newly-elect now begin a “season of purification and enlighten during Lent,” before celebrating the sacraments at Easter.
During the afternooon celebration at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon, Bishop Hagemoen also welcomed and blessed candidates — already baptized Christians who are preparing to be received into the Catholic Church.
The Rite of Election included celebration of Sunday Eucharist for the First Sunday of Lent. In attendance were a number of priests from parishes that are preparing catechumens and candidates to receive sacraments at Easter, as well as sponsors, family members and parishioners from the 13 parishes participating in this year’s celebration.

Rite of Election 2023 (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)

Bishop Mark Hagemoen addresses the catechumens and candidates during the diocesan Rite of Election 2023 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)

Already-baptized candidates journeying toward full initiation in the Catholic Church were also blessed by Bishop Mark Hagemoen during the celebration of the Rite of Election Feb. 26. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)

Rite of Election 2023 (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)

The diocesan choir with participants from across the diocese provided music ministry for the Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)

The diocesan choir with participants from across the diocese provided music ministry for the Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)

Rite of Election 2023 MC Erin Gratton of Holy Spirit Parish in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)

Bishop Mark Hagemoen blesses the catechumens who will be baptized at Easter across the diocese. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)

Catechumens signed the Book of the Elect near the baptismal font at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon during Rite of Election 2023. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)

Signing the Book of the Elect during Rite of Election 2023. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)

Signing the Book of the Elect during Rite of Election 2023. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)

Signing the Book of the Elect during Rite of Election 2023. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)

Rite of Election 2023 (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski)

Celebrating the Eucharist as part of the Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
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