THE RITE OF SENDING
Sunday, February 15, 2026
10:00 am Mass
Saint Malachy's Catholic Church
(Meet in McMullan Hall 9:30 am for instructions)
10:00 am Mass
Saint Malachy's Catholic Church
(Meet in McMullan Hall 9:30 am for instructions)
Who should attend:
MANDATORY:
Not mandatory but encouraged:
MANDATORY:
- Souls who are scheduled to receive BAPTISM at Easter
- Sponsor or Sponsor stand in
- Support Team Members from OCIA (predetermined)
Not mandatory but encouraged:
- Souls who are on track to receive 1st Communion and Confirmation at Easter
- Sponsor or Sponsor stand in
GAME PLAN:
We will meet in McMullan Hall before Mass at 9:30 am to go over last-minute changes to the schedule.
During the Mass (after the Homily) Father will call all Catechumens up to the front of the church, along with their sponsors, and ask them a few questions. He will then bless them and send them forth (they can sit back down).
This RITE prepares the souls to be received by Bishop Joseph Brennen the following weekend. Their names will be logged into the registry of the Catholic Church. It is a simple ceremony.
Once Mass is over, we will meet in Room 4 to discuss the RITE OF ELECTION which will take place 6 days later.
We will meet in McMullan Hall before Mass at 9:30 am to go over last-minute changes to the schedule.
During the Mass (after the Homily) Father will call all Catechumens up to the front of the church, along with their sponsors, and ask them a few questions. He will then bless them and send them forth (they can sit back down).
This RITE prepares the souls to be received by Bishop Joseph Brennen the following weekend. Their names will be logged into the registry of the Catholic Church. It is a simple ceremony.
Once Mass is over, we will meet in Room 4 to discuss the RITE OF ELECTION which will take place 6 days later.
Church etiquette: