- A catechumen signs his name in the Book of the Elect in last year’s Rite of Election. (HCH file photo)
By Patrick Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
On April 8, at Easter Vigil liturgies in churches across the islands, 222 catechumens will be baptized.
The catechumens, also called the elect, will make public their intention to receive the three sacraments of initiation — Baptism, Confirmation and first Eucharist — signing their names in the Book of the Elect in Rites of Election during the first weekend in Lent, Feb. 25-26.
This year’s number is 23 more than last year and up 73 from 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic was most affecting church attendance. With the exception of pandemic years, the diocese has counted approximately 200 catechumens a year over the past decade.
This year, the parishes with the most catechumens are St. Joseph, Hilo, and Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City, both with 18.
Of Hawaii’s 72 parishes, ethnic communities, oratories and military chapels, 24 reported no catechumens or did not submit a report.
The Rites of Election will be celebrated at the following times and locations:
West Hawaii Vicariate: Saturday, Feb. 25, 5 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona. Bishop Larry Silva will celebrate Mass.
East Hawaii Vicariate: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, Hilo. Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word will be led by vicar forane Father John Molina, CRS.
Oahu Vicariates: Sunday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m., at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. Bishop Larry Silva will lead the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word.
Maui Vicariate: Sunday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku. Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word will be led by vicar forane Msgr. Terrence Watanabe.
For the parishes on Lanai and Molokai, Bishop Silva has delegated each pastor or parochial vicar to preside over the Rite of Election in his own parish on the weekend of the First Sunday of Lent.
The Rite of Election does not include those who will be received into “full communion” in the Catholic Church. Those are persons who are already baptized and are preparing to receive the one or two remaining sacraments of initiation. This is preferably done at a time other than the Easter Vigil.
West Honolulu
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu
- Daniel Fredriksen
- Joey Logan
Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu
- Brenton Michael Lee
- Sepasi Tiano-Picaso Maile
- Siong Nio Lie Lim
- Aiden Lawrence Coloma
- Mathan Amani-King Valdez
- Lioga Kealiihelemauna David Soosenuu Kawa’a
- Jacqueline Tauasosi Puipui Fuamatu Nawahine Kawa’a
- Paul Brandon Post
- Lilinoe Caris
- KBoii Kenty
- Manseleen Kenty
Holy Family, Honolulu
- Brandon Andrews
- Selena Dinwiddie
- John Paul Rogers
- Seth Miranda
- Kaimana Baum
- Luca Hudson
- Ryan Rubio
- Rachel Cole
- Peyton Wilson
- Clara Saoit
- Madison Nichole Splane
- Lauren Szatkowski
St. John the Baptist, Kalihi
- Bronson Joseph
- Alana Keahi
- Nathan Keahi
- Parson Relan
- Joylee Relan
- Jacob Relan
- Joyln Relan
St. Philomena, Salt Lake
- Richann Benedito
- Sharendamery Satak
St. Stephen, Nuuanu
- Sally Morley
East Honolulu
Holy Trinity. Kuliouou
- Connie Lu
Mary, Star of the Sea, Waialae-Kahala
- Jordan Patterson
- Courtney Marrow
Newman Center/Holy Spirit, University of Hawaii-Manoa
- Ramsey Aviu
- Brendon Thompson
Sacred Heart, Punahou
- Kelsea Ball
- Graeme Glade
- Lispel Sensontic
- Ruthcy Titus
- Donnybrook Pantastico
- Aleera Moya
- Isac May
Sts. Peter and Paul, Ala Moana
- Trin Ngoc Bao Dinh
- Garth Gordon Glazier
- Tutz I Honeychurch
- Jessica Kim
- Katsumasa Robert Ueno
- Hope Michael
Windward Oahu
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waikane
- Maraea Ailani Kahala Salas
St. Ann, Kaneohe
- Patrick Downer
- Janna Zoll
St. Anthony of Padua, Kailua
- Shuo Yang
- Mariana Adams
- Evan Burkholder
- Valentina Burkholder
- Katelyn Glorioso
- Natalie Guerrero
- Kua’aleloloa Kuna
- Cayden Mattos
- Hadley Neipp
- Palmer Cate Neipp
- Max Sargent
- Zaylie Tevaga
- Amelia White
St. John Vianney, Enchanted Lake
- Austin Marsh
St. Roch, Kahuku
- Marian Icuspit
- Tristan Icuspit
- Seth Swoveland
- Aaron Swafford
- Gaaron Swafford
- Zaaron Swafford
- Kaaron Swafford
- Hilinai Noga
Leeward Oahu
Immaculate Conception, Ewa
- Michael Liederbach
- Ueka Lemautu
- Marlyn Nukuto
- Noah Seeker
- Sarah Seeker
St. Joseph, Waipahu
- Tatum Hiilani Johnson
- Jared Ryann Resurrection Carolino
- Brandon Mateo Delacruz
- Eileen Miyahira
- Armando Josiah Von Cruz
- Jordan J. Adap
- Adriene Hector Arubio
St. Jude, Kapolei
- Jason Eric Robins
- Tasia Gebhardt-Farias
- Delilah Frazier
- Ireland Frazier
- Ezra Tuaopepe
- Kyla Beyer
- Fallyn Fitzgerald
- Skylynne Fitzgerald
- Mou Sua
St. Rita, Nanakuli
- Brandon Oili
Central Oahu
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City
- Piyanooch Lanwandsuk
- Julie Higa
- Nakoa Higa
- Noah Handley
- Lilinoe Young
- Kawena Lee
- Lihau Young
- Jaylah Hawelu
- Arialyn Lee
- Kayson Womack
- Colten Figueira
- Chloe Tabangay
- Alfred Castillo
- Leizelle Ferreira
- Precious Castillo
- Noah Nakano
- Devin Ryan
- Jayden Ryan
Resurrection of the Lord, Waipio
- Edward Millerd
- George Crozier
St. Elizabeth, Aiea
- Matthew Moon
St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani
- Sasha Robello
- Joni-Lyn Ulep
- Thalia Uila Va’apu’u
- Kyllie Marie Fellers
- Talan Anthony Ramelb
St. Michael, Waialua
- Dylan Merck
- Kayla Barros
- Keani Barros
- Kalani Barros
- Kawainui Barros
St. Damien of Molokai, Molokai
- Chase Cary
Kauai
St. Catherine, Kapaa
- Jimmy Guerrero
- Phil Butac
- Missy Thomas
- Durban Thomas
- Charlize Kenney
St. Raphael, Koloa
- McKenzie Hahn
- Michael Littman
- Ryan Snay
St. Theresa, Kekaha
- Rylan Grance
Maui
Christ the King, Kahului
- Anthony James West
- Mark Tsugio Higa
Maria Lanakila, Lahaina
- Caelin Mae McClintock
- Avianna Sage Milanio Luben
- Liam Jacob Eda Carlos
St. Anthony of Padua, Wailuku
- Gavin Stonesifer
- Jasmyne Lee
- Pazivo Padilla
St. Mary, Hana
- Christopher K. Au Hoon
St. Theresa, Kihei
- Taras Andry Jemetz
- Mitzi Alejandra Reyna Avalos
- Damian Gutierrez
Sacred Hearts, Lanai
- Erin Atacador
- Desiree Kipilii
West Hawaii Island
Annunciation, Waimea
- Joshua Napoleon
Our Lady of Lourdes, Honokaa
- Shaniyalyn Anela Aspili-Nactor
St. Benedict, Honaunau
- Macorena Ailany Ballar
- Tsulan Kaimanu Moses
St. Michael the Archangel, Kailua-Kona
- Kendra Wike
- Ethan Totman
- Seishin Yonekawa
- Supreme Yonekawa
- Peyton Conde
- Josiah Rog
East Hawaii Island
Sacred Heart, Naalehu
- Jesus Fernando Sanchez Anorve
Sacred Heart, Pahoa
- Erian Refit
- Jaybeann Nanin Kaiko
- Jayson Fajardo Billy
- Rhonda Refit
- Kersten B.K. Dopich
- Akoshima A. Nakashima
- Emmett ‘Io
St. Joseph, Hilo
- Brett Ranzino
- Joshua Irwin
- Katherine Perea
- Nguyen Ngoc Ho Nhung (Rose)
- Channing Landgraf
- Cameron Perea
- Maya Perea
- Nevaeh Razino
- Eli Razino
- Madden Razino
- Kylie Rasay
- Nicholas Rasay
- Pearl Rasay
- Brayden Silva
- Datura Doan
- Angelica Kelly
- Audrey Schmidt
- Lana Jedlinsky
St. Theresa, Mountain View
- John Patton
- Shirley Beyer
- Serenity Young
- Trinity Young
- Micah Cardines
- Makiah Kalili
- K.C. Kalili
Ethnic Communities
Korean Catholic Community (St. Andrew Kim Taegon Oratory Chapel)
- Robert Chin
- Sang Wook Koh
- Duk Min Choi
- In Jae Jeong
- Salyers Hae Cha
- Shoda In Cha
- Chun Cha Park
Vietnamese Catholic Community (Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa)
- Van Hieu Le
- Jessica Nguyen
- Marie L. Rowland
- Nhi Tran
- Yee Lum Kelly Chen
- Kim Bang Pham
- Tracy Andy Le
Military Catholic Communities
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Prince of Peace Chapel)
- Ofelika Pineda-Rolfe
- Trevor Havens
- Joshua McGarvie
- Barry Lee Kenneth Culp
Schofield Barracks and Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR)
Schofield
- Jereme Martin
- Stein Lambert
AMR
- Aldridge Sproule
- Vivian Meyers
Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH)
- Kurt Williams
- Chandler Middlebrook