This rite is celebrated the First Sunday of Lent in which the Church formally ratifies the Catechumens’ readiness for the Sacraments of Initiation. The Catechumens who are now considered the Elect of the Nations express their willingness to receive the Sacraments and be enrolled in the Book of the Elect.
The Church formally recognizes the Candidates as part of the Elect of the Nations being incorporated with the Faithful. She calls the Elect to continued conversion in preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation and participation in Holy Communion.