Rites celebrated in South Bend

Godparents, sponsors and the assembly affirm catechumens and candidates during the Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call of Candidates to Continuing Conversion on Sunday, March 16, at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. Catechumens will be baptized and enter into communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil. Candidates will enter full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil.

The faithful gather in song for the entrance hymn at the Rite of Election and Call of Candidates to Continuing Conversion. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the rite on Sunday, March 16, at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend.