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We encourage you to join the Church because...

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We encourage you to join the Church because...

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-We are brought into a community of love.
'-We Share in the love of God through building a stronger faith in Him.
-We are part of something great, which is the act of spreading the love of God throughout the world!

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A time after Easter when the church community deepen their knowledge of the Paschal Mystery. The elects are now known as "neophytes", meaning beginners.

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During the holiest night of the year, the elect are fully received into the Church.

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Presentation of the Creed and Lord's Prayer 

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Presentation of the Creed and Lord's Prayer 

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Two prayers are presented to the elect during two weeks of Lent.

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During this period, the catechumen is formed in faith by catechesis.

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The "elects" participate in three different rites during Sundays in Lent to affirm their faith and learn to put their trust in God.

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Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens 

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Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens 

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This rite always involves a Liturgy of the Word.

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This rite is celebrated by the bishop and is known as the formal acceptance of the candidates for Baptism, they are known as "elects" after this point.

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In this period, the unbaptized come to discover what it will be mean to be a part of the Catholic community through asking questions.