[BISHOP OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE] ‘‘Do you wish to enter fully into the life of the Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist?’ [CATECHUMENS] ‘We do.’ [BISHOP OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE] ‘Then offer your names for enrollment.’ By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The passages above are from the dialogue that will take place […]
The Rite of Election
“And now, my dear catechumens, I address you. Your own godparents and teachers and this entire community have spoken in your favor. The Church in the name of Christ accepts their judgment and calls you to the Easter sacraments. “Since you have already heard the call of Christ, you must now express your response to […]
Catechumens to sign their intent to be baptized in Rites of Election
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Hawaii’s catechumens, also called the elect, will make public their intention to be baptized at this year’s Easter Vigil, March 31, at five Rites of Election on four islands where they sign their names in their parish’s Book of the Elect for presentation to the bishop or bishop’s representative. […]
Photo: Called by name
The Islands’ catechumens, which this year number more than 200, signed their names into the Book of Elect at Rite of Election ceremonies across the diocese during the first weekend of Lent, March 4-5. Shown here are photos from the Rite of Election for Oahu catechumens, March 5 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Bishop […]
Hawaii’s catechumens 2017
West Honolulu Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu Damour Danny Tammy Martin Jayden Takeuo Jdee Takeuo Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu Myah Aviguetero Shawne Balacan Nalani Dela Cruz Tehani Enfield Isaac Franklin John Theodore Franklin Lisa Aiko Parker Mel Rosario Ramos Doui Marceline Sewa Andrew Smith Josephyn Ve‘a Holy Family, Honolulu Caylen Corpus […]
‘Are we Catholic yet?’
“Are we Catholic yet?”
The young children of the Bowman family from St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea, have asked their parents that question many times in recent weeks. David and Jennifer Bowman, both 34, decided last year to take their ohana of eight on a unique journey of conversion. Excitement shines in the eyes of the entire clan as the day of their baptism into a new faith draws near.
185 to be baptized at Easter Vigil this year
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.
Photos: Placing their names
Two of the diocese’s catechumens who will be baptized into the Catholic faith on Easter Vigil signed their names into the Book of the Elect during the Rite of Election ceremony for Oahu at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Feb. 22. Rite of Election ceremonies were also held for catechumens on Maui, Kauai and the […]
Parishes report 190 to be baptized this year at Easter Vigil
Hawaii catechumens preparing for baptism on the Vigil of Easter, April 4, will be welcomed in four Rites of Election next 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 […]