Rite of Election at Holy Name Cathedral

Archbishop Blase Cupich presided at the rite of election liturgy at Holy Name Cathedral on March 1. The rite is held for those preparing to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation during the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday) services. During this liturgy those who have not been baptized are called forward to the front of the cathedral, where the bishop elects them for the Easter sacraments. Those coming into full communion in the Catholic Church (the baptized) are also called forward. The bishop recognizes them and calls them to continued conversion.