The Rite of Election – an experience of faith

Archbishop Murphy uses his weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column to reflect on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) created during the Second Vatican Council. “The RCIA is a community experience where people journey together in faith with others who are interested in becoming members of our church,” said Archbishop Murphy. “But they do so in company with parishioners who act as sponsors for the catechumens and candidates.”