Understanding the Rite of Profession for Formation in Religious Orders
The Rite of Profession plays a vital role in the formation process for those entering religious orders, emphasizing the significance of commitment, rituals, sacraments, and essential elements such as questioning, symbols, and assent. It serves as an instructive and affirming experience for individuals pursuing a life dedicated to the Gospel. The language used in the responses and prayers reflects key formation themes, guiding individuals through initial stages of their vocation.
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The Rite of The Rite of Profession Profession Using the Ritual as a Formation Resource
Initial Formation Should Initial Formation Should Anticipate and Illuminate Anticipate and Illuminate the Ritual. the Ritual. 2
Rites strengthen our union with God Rites strengthen our union with God 3
Sacraments are familiar and visible rites Sacraments are familiar and visible rites that celebrate, signify, and make present that celebrate, signify, and make present the graces proper to each sacrament the graces proper to each sacrament 4
Each rite includes similar essential elements Each rite includes similar essential elements Questioning Witnesses Wording Assent Symbols 5
OFS Rites signify and effect the desire to OFS Rites signify and effect the desire to become a member of the order and to make become a member of the order and to make a permanent commitment to the Gospel Life. a permanent commitment to the Gospel Life. Rite Admission Rite of Profession 6
Each rite is instructive and Each rite is instructive and affirming of the vocation affirming of the vocation and life of the Secular and life of the Secular Franciscan. Franciscan. 7
The language of the The language of the responses and prayers responses and prayers recapitulates the main recapitulates the main emphases of formation emphases of formation up to that point. up to that point. 8
The Rite of Profession The Rite of Profession incorporates into the incorporates into the ritual key themes to be ritual key themes to be explored and learned explored and learned during initial formation. during initial formation. 9
The Key Themes Include: The Key Themes Include: Living the gospel following St. Francis Fidelity to the Church Spirit of Service Importance of the Rule Renewal of Baptism and Confirmation Mission to rebuild the church Centrality of life in fraternity Permanence of the commitment 10
These themes are These themes are expressed in the very expressed in the very language of the ritual language of the ritual 11
Do you wish to embrace the gospel Do you wish to embrace the gospel way of life by following the example way of life by following the example and words of St. Francis of Assisi, and words of St. Francis of Assisi, which are at the heart of the Rule of which are at the heart of the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order? the Secular Franciscan Order? 12
Do you wish to be faithful to this Do you wish to be faithful to this vocation and to practice the spirit vocation and to practice the spirit of service proper to Secular of service proper to Secular Franciscans? Franciscans? 13
Do you wish to bind yourself Do you wish to bind yourself more closely to the Church and more closely to the Church and to work intently to rebuild the to work intently to rebuild the ecclesial community and fulfill ecclesial community and fulfill its mission among all people? its mission among all people? 14
I, ________, by the grace of God, renew my baptismal promises and consecrate myself to the service of his Kingdom. Therefore, in my secular state I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life. May the grace of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and our holy father St. Francis, and the fraternal bonds of community always be my help, so that I may reach the goal of perfect Christian love. 15
I, ________, by the grace of God, renew my baptismal promises and consecrate myself to the service of his Kingdom. Therefore, in my secular state I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life. May the grace of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and our holy father St. Francis, and the fraternal bonds of community always be my help, so that I may reach the goal of perfect Christian love. 16
I, ________, by the grace of God, renew my baptismal promises and consecrate myself to the service of his Kingdom. Therefore, in my secular state I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life. May the grace of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and our holy father St. Francis, and the fraternal bonds of community always be my help, so that I may reach the goal of perfect Christian love. 17
I, ________, by the grace of God, renew my baptismal promises and consecrate myself to the service of his Kingdom. Therefore, in my secular state I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life. May the grace of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and our holy father St. Francis, and the fraternal bonds of community always be my help, so that I may reach the goal of perfect Christian love. 18
I, ________, by the grace of God, renew my baptismal promises and consecrate myself to the service of his Kingdom. Therefore, in my secular state I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life. May the grace of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and our holy father St. Francis, and the fraternal bonds of community always be my help, so that I may reach the goal of perfect Christian love. 19
Familiarity with the rites Familiarity with the rites provides a deeper provides a deeper understanding of their understanding of their significance and significance and expectation expectation 20
The Rite of The Rite of Profession Profession Using the Ritual as a Formation Resource
