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From Catholic Courier (www.catholiccourier.com)

On March 10, 7-year-old Teagan Matteson will be one step closer to becoming a member of the Catholic flock. On that day, she and more than 100 others will participate in the Diocese of Rochester’s Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, thus formalizing their intentions to become fully initiated Catholics.

During the ceremony, catechists from 40 parishes throughout the diocese will present to Bishop Salvatore R. Matano people from their parishes who for the past several months have been journeying through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process. During the Rite of Election, the catechumens in the group — or those who are preparing for the sacraments of baptism, first Eucharist and confirmation — will sign the Book of Enrollment and become known as “the elect.” They will join the church during Easter Vigil services at their home parishes April 20.