What a moment of grace for the Church in Scotland 🙏

This Easter, almost 600 people across the country will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

On Sunday, the First Sunday of Lent, parishes gathered across the country for the Rite of Election.

For the catechumens (those who are not yet baptised), the Rite of Election marks the moment they are formally recognised by the Church and become known as the Elect, as they prepare to receive Baptism at the Easter Vigil.

For the candidates (already baptised Christians), the celebration affirms their call to complete their journey into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Many of these men and women have spent months, sometimes years, praying, learning, discerning and encountering Christ. This Easter, they will take their next step in faith.

Please keep all our catechumens and candidates in your prayers as they continue their preparation.