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The service continues with the [[Litany of Fervent Supplication]], which is marked by an insistent triple repetition of "Lord, have mercy." On certain days this litany is followed by the [[Litany for the Departed]].
The ''Liturgy of the Catechumens'' is concluded by a litany praying for the continued growth of the catechumens in faith, leading up to the day of their baptism. "Catechumens Depart" or similar as said by deacon or priest symbolizes the end of Liturgy of the Catechumens and the beginning of the Liturgy of the Faithful. Most churches in this tradition will expect catechumens to leave as they are not baptized yet and should not witness Holy Communion. Though many churches do not have catechumens in attendance, this litany remains in the liturgy and serves as a constant reminder of the [[Great Commission]], the foundation of the Church as [[mission]] to the world.
== Liturgy of the Faithful==
