This is the night . .
. Easter Vigil 2009
“The third step in the Christian initiation of adults
is the celebration of the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and eucharist.
Through this final step the elect and candidates, receiving pardon for
their sins, are admitted into the people of God. They are graced with adoption
as children of God, and are led by the Holy Spirit into the promised fullness
of time begun in Christ and, as they share in the Eucharistic sacrifice
and meal, even to a foretaste of the kingdom of God.”
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults,
206
Thirty-five men, women and children were baptized or received
into the Catholic Church this past Easter. We are among all people, richly
blessed. These men, women and children also challenge us, the already baptized,
to reflect once again on just why we are here. Please continue to welcome
our newest Catholics into the life and worship of the St. Francis Parish
community. Welcome!
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