By Patrick Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Hawaii catechumens preparing for baptism on the Vigil of Easter, March 26, will be welcomed in four Rites of Election this weekend on Maui, Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island.
Also called the “elect,” the catechumens have participated for the past year in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children, RCIC.
The diocesan Office of Worship lists 185 people who will receive the three sacraments of initiation — baptism, confirmation and first communion — at their parishes during the vigil this year. That number is five fewer than last year and the lowest number in seven years.
Twenty-six out of 66 Hawaii parishes do not have any catechumens this year. Three military chapels and one ethnic Catholic community also reported no catechumens.
The parish with the largest number of catechumens is St. Joseph, Waipahu, with 24.
At the rites of election, which will take place on four islands, catechumens sign their names in the Book of the Elect, signifying their desire to be received into the church at Easter.
Here is the schedule for the rites:
- Kauai: Feb. 13, 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue
- Maui: Feb. 14, 2 p.m., St. Theresa Church, Kihei
- Oahu: Feb. 14, 2 p.m., Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu
- Big Island: Feb 14, 4 p.m., St. Michael Church, Kona
Bishop Larry Silva will preside at the Kauai and Oahu events. Vicars forane on the Big Island and Maui will preside at their respective rites.
During each rite, parish groups bring their own Book of the Elect unsigned to the celebration. The catechumens sign the book during the rite. The pastor or parish RCIA coordinator then presents the book to the bishop or vicar for his signature.
The RCIA process also prepares those who are already baptized, but who have not been confirmed or have received first Eucharist, to receive those sacraments, but preferably at a time other than the Easter Vigil.
Hawaii’s elect 2016: Those receiving sacraments of initiation on March 26
West Honolulu
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
- Glorie Anne Calipjo
- Johanna Calipjo
- Jhanelle Kealalani Leimomi Demetrial
- Carisa Wong
Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu
- Jazlyn Barayuga
- Jesus Barayuga
- Mark Besas
- Genevive Da-an
- Glendon Da-an
- Dason Dias
- Sy Kageyama
- Disan Koni
- Chaysten Ondayog
Blessed Sacrament, Pauoa Valley
- Naomi Ogata Maihui
Holy Family, Honolulu
- NONE
Our Lady of the Mount, Kalihi Valley
- NONE
St. Anthony, Kalihi
- NONE
St. John the Baptist, Kalihi
- Khaila Hewinin
- Aritha Rivera
- Seleni Vaisagatoe
St. Philomena, Salt Lake
- NONE
St. Stephen, Nuuanu
- Denise Lin De Shetler
East Honolulu
Holy Trinity, Kuliouou
- Vanessa Hutchinson
- Desmond Johnston
- Heather Sinclair
- Gabriella Silvia Wick
- Olivia Lilikalani Yoshida
- Jonah Kalana Yoshida
Newman Center/Holy Spirit, University of Hawaii
- Mark Wakayama
Sacred Heart, Punahou/St. Pius X, Manoa
- Nathan Nishigaya
- Noah Nishigaya
- Noelle Nishigaya
- Keila Wengler
St. Augustine, Waikiki
- NONE
St. Patrick, Kaimuki
- Samuel Ho
- Connor McIntosh
Sts. Peter and Paul, Honolulu
- Albert Hayashi
- Caney Mills
- Garrick Nagao
- Lucy Richards
Mary, Star of the Sea, Waialae
- Ruby Cha
- Ray Cha
- Cadyn Ho
- Cameron Ho
- Coen Kawamoto
- Samantha Kawamoto
- Claudia Valencia
Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University
- Megumi Kurachi
Windward Oahu
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waikane
- NONE
St. Ann, Kaneohe
- Katelynn Cadavona
- Benjamin Ogden IV
- Thomas Ogden
- Linda O’Grady
St. Anthony, Kailua
- Jimmy Burns
- Deana Damiano
- Kira Szabo
St. George, Waimanalo
- Evan Kauwe
- Jack Kauwe
St. John Vianney, Kailua
- John William Creedon Jr.
St. Roch, Kahuku
- NONE
Leeward Oahu
Immaculate Conception, Ewa
- Kay Anguay
- Charles Baysa
- Casen Joseph
- Chassity Mendoza
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ewa Beach
- Braxton Lampitoc
- Mary Mitchell
- Erika Mae Taylan
- Daniella Torres
Sacred Heart, Waianae
- Darryle H. Alfapada
- Leialoha De La Cruz
- Katherine Deliz-DeJesus
- Florence Leandro
- Finefeuiaki Naufahu
- Antonita Phillip
St. Joseph, Waipahu
- John Paul Agpoon
- Jalen Aguilar
- Izeah Noel Almogela
- Christine Alonzo
- Nyanna Araki
- Hali’a Baca
- Chanel Blas
- Brandon Cabato
- Kaylene Cabato
- Dustine Calaro
- Jessie F. Coloma
- Marjurie Edmalin
- Irenea Filomeno
- Jeremee Filomeno
- Roberto Filomeno
- Dinah M. Gallagher
- Tiara Kono
- Liza Mae Mamuad
- Jordan S. Morales
- Helijah Martin
- Jomer D. Martin
- Jaymison Oshiro
- Arnold Peralta
- Eryn Sakamoto
St. Jude, Kapolei
- Rozzelle Badua
- Rachel Cisneros
- Evy Ferreira
- Evette Lee
- Keanu Martin
- Kiana Martin
- Johnelle Puls
- Arissa Sanchez
- Leiana Sanchez
- Jaires Sevilleja
- Jasiah Sevilleja
- Jayden Sevilleja
- Jaylah Sevilleja
- Christina Solomon
- Dominic Solomon
- Dana Takaki
- Danny Tran
St. Rita, Nanakuli
- Daniel Duhaylonsod
- Fred Duhaylonsod
- Leilani Duhaylonsod
- Travis Hulama
- Cliff Rosa
Central Oahu
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City
- NONE
Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa
- NONE
Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio
- Robert McCann
- St. Elizabeth, Aiea
- David Bowman
- Jennifer Bowman
- Donovan Bowman
- Elise Bowman
- Harrison Bowman
- Miriam Bowman
- Preston Bowman
- Scott Bowman
- Jessa Manuel
- Jerick Manuel
St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani
- Dominique Kekiwi
- Kerson Johnny
- Reno McShane Jr.
- Claudia Swaba
- St. Michael, Waialua
- Shannon Snavely
- Rylyn Hironaka
Molokai
St Damien, Kaunakakai
- NONE
St. Francis, Kalaupapa
- NONE
Kauai
Holy Cross, Kalaheo
- David Carineo
Immaculate Conception, Lihue
- NONE
St. Catherine, Kapaa
- Joshua Baltazar
- Scott Williamson
St. Raphael, Koloa
- NONE
St. Theresa, Kekaha
- NONE
Maui
Christ the King, Kahului
- Paul Justine Estepa
- Aaron Ramos Goings
- Dennis Peralta
- Sierra Cortez Stribbling
- Juellz Cortez Stribbling
- Blessie Tappang
- Teysha Uemae
Holy Rosary, Paia
- Noah Sung IL Sim
Maria Lanakila, Lahaina
- Naney Kaina
- Keanu Kaina
- Arjun Patel
- Alisha Tai
Our Lady Queen of Angels, Kula
- Pohaikealoha Olikolani Artates
St. Ann, Waihee
- NONE
St. Anthony of Padua, Wailuku
- NONE
St. Joseph, Makawao
- Jared Keala Kaneshiro
- Shiloh Kamole Gilliland
- Ami Kauhaahaa Mendiola
St. Mary, Hana
- NONE
St. Rita, Haiku
- NONE
St. Theresa, Kihei
- Tristan Scott Benigno-Miyose
- Morgan Jade Galinato
- Tesia Joanne Martinis
Lanai
Sacred Hearts, Lanai
- NONE
West Hawaii Island
Annunciation, Waimea
- Jacob Roxburgh
Our Lady of Lourdes, Honokaa
- NONE
Sacred Heart, Hawi
- Giovanni Saucedo
- Gael Saucedo
- Atzin Saucedo
St. Benedict
- NONE
St. Michael, Kailua-Kona
- Jimena Alvarez
- Luis Alvarez
- Dayse Andrade
- Kenya Ramirez Cisneros
- Emely Cruz
- Jade Kaawa
- Sylous Kaawa
- Serenity Kaawa
- Tala-Micah Mendez
- Chase Zucker
East Hawaii Island
Holy Rosary, Pahala
- NONE
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Papaikou
- Kay Andrews
Malia Puka O Kalani, Hilo
- NONE
Sacred Heart, Naalehu
- NONE
Sacred Heart, Pahoa
- NONE
St. Anthony, Laupahoehoe
- NONE
St. Joseph, Hilo
- Bronson Histo
- Danelle Histo
- John Histo
- Patience Ermitano
- Ian Napeahi
- Torey Ramangman
St. Theresa, Mountain View
- Kiana Dempster
- Paul Rose
- Mari Souza
Ethnic Communities
Chinese Catholic Community
- NONE
Korean Catholic Community
- Yunhee Bay Chong
- Lisa Kwon
- Suhyeon Lee
- Chong H. Moyer
- Song Ja Won
- Diane Sun A. Yi
Vietnamese Catholic Community
- Quang Ngoc Thach
- Yvette Thi Tran
- Military Catholic Communities
Pearl Harbor
- NONE
Hickam
- NONE
Schofield Barracks Chapel and Aliamanu Military Reservation Chapel
- no response
Kaneohe Marine Base
- NONE
