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A Form of Commitment
to Christian Service
This form may be used when a person wishes to make or renew a commitment to
the service of Christ in the world, either in general terms, or upon
undertaking
some special responsibility.
It is essential that the person seeking to make or renew a commitment
prepare
in advance, in consultation with the celebrant, the Act of Commitment, which
may be in the form either of a statement of intention or of a series of
questions
and answers, but which should include a reaffirmation of baptismal promises.
Before the Offertory of the Eucharist, the person comes forward at the
invitation
of the celebrant, and, standing before the congregation, makes the Act
of Commitment.
After this, the Celebrant says these or similar words
May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, that in this,
and in all things, you may do God’s will in the service
of the kingdom of his Christ. Amen.
In the name of this congregation I commend you to this
work, and pledge you our prayers, encouragement, and
support.
The Celebrant then says this or some other appropriate prayer
Let us pray.
Almighty God, look with favor upon this person who has
now reaffirmed his commitment to follow Christ and to serve
in his name. Give him courage, patience, and vision; and
strengthen us all in our Christian vocation of witness to the
world, and of service to others; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
A prayer for the special work in which the person will be engaged may be
added.
The service then continues with the exchange of the Peace and the Offertory. |
