Photos

Those called for Easter sacraments participate in rite of election

Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic presided at a Rite of Election liturgy at Holy Name Cathedral on Feb. 28, 2021. The liturgy is for those preparing to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation during the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday) services in their local parishes. During this liturgy, those who have not been baptized were asked to stand, where the bishop elects them for the Easter sacraments. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Bartosic prays during the liturgy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Manuel Dorantes, pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Parish, attends the Rite of Election with a member of the RCIA team and two catechumens. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Bob Birck from St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Gurnee reads the names of the catechumens entering the church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
One of the elect stands to be recognized during the liturgy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Kathy McNicholas from Incarnation Parish in Crestwood holds up the Book of Elect during the Rite of Election liturgy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic claps after affirming the elect during Rite of Election liturgy at Holy Name Cathedral on Feb. 28. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Advertising