{"product_id":"book-of-the-elect-catholic-book-publishing","title":"Book of the Elect | Catholic Book Publishing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Official Ritual Book for the Rite of Election in the OCIA\/RCIA Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook of the Elect\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Catholic Book Publishing, is the required companion volume for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA\/OCIA). Called for by the rite itself, this book is used at the formal Rite of Election, when those preparing to enter the Catholic Church are enrolled by name and presented to the bishop. It provides ample space for the signatures of the elect and their godparents or sponsors, making it a lasting record of this pivotal moment in the journey of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParishes, dioceses, and OCIA teams rely on this book year after year for the Rite of Election celebrated at the cathedral or parish level. Its dignified design and durable construction make it suitable for repeated ceremonial use across multiple initiation cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalled for by the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, making it a required liturgical resource for OCIA programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully bound in a red, gold-stamped cloth cover that conveys the solemnity of the Rite of Election\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnificently illustrated with symbols relating to the rite, adding visual reverence to the ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes ample space for the names of the elect and their godparents or sponsors, creating a permanent record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in two colors with gilded page edging and a ribbon marker for ease of use during the rite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractively arranged pages make it easy for presiders and ministers to navigate during the celebration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details and Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book of the Elect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356-22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified by vendor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catholic Book Publishing Corp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, red gold-stamped cloth binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA\/OCIA), Rite of Election\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parish OCIA\/RCIA directors, presiders, liturgical ministers, diocesan offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-color printing, gilded page edging, ribbon marker, illustrated with RCIA symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Makes a Good Gift For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParish OCIA or RCIA directors equipping their program with proper ritual books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiocesan offices preparing for the Rite of Election at the cathedral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastors and deacons who preside at the Rite of Election\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiturgy committees and parish administrators stocking essential sacramental supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeminary formation programs and Catholic schools of theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Book of the Elect used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is used during the Rite of Election, a formal step in the OCIA\/RCIA process in which those preparing to enter the Catholic Church are enrolled by name. The book provides space for the signatures of the elect and their godparents or sponsors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book required by the rite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults specifically calls for the use of the Book of the Elect during the Rite of Election ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many names can be recorded in the book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides ample space for the names of the elect and their godparents. The exact number of entries is not specified by the vendor; parishes with larger OCIA groups may wish to purchase additional copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book reusable from year to year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the book includes space for signatures and names, many parishes purchase a new copy each year to maintain a clean record for each initiation cycle. The durable cloth binding supports long-term use and archiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho publishes the Book of the Elect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is published by Catholic Book Publishing Corp, a trusted publisher of Catholic liturgical and devotional books serving parishes, schools, and religious communities for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used for both RCIA and OCIA programs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) refer to the same process under its updated name. This book is appropriate for use under either designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shop at Reger's\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReger's Church Supplies and Religious Gifts has been a trusted source for Catholic and Christian communities since 1921. 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