Rites-Renewal LCM
Rites-Renewal LCM
Rites-Renewal LCM
P: Dear Brothers and Sisters, as readers and bearers of God's word, will you
assist in the mission of proclaiming God’s word, and so take on a special
office within the Christian community?
P: As readers and bearers of God's word, are you willing to proclaim the word
in the liturgical assembly, instruct children and adults in the faith and
prepare them to receive the sacraments worthily and bring the message of
salvation to those who have not yet received it.?
P: Let us pray:
Saving God, you have revealed your life and your love through the lives of our
ancestors in the faith. From Abraham and Sarah, Moses and David, to Mary and
Joseph, to Peter and Paul, you have spoken your word and called your people to
fuller life. We honor your presence in these Scriptures, and we pray that the words
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of this sacred book may become more deeply the living word of God, forming our
thoughts, desires, and actions. We ask your blessings on these Holy Bibles + in the
name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
A: Amen.
Invitation to Prayer
Prayer of Blessing
P: Lord God,
source of all goodness and light,
you sent your only Son, the Word of life,
to reveal to mankind the mystery of your love.
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Commissioning Rites
P: Dear people of God, we have witnessed the love of these people for the Lord
and for His house. May they really be shining examples to all their friends and
family. Let us join them in their joy and express our approval. Let us clap our
hands.
(The candidates face and take a profound bow to the faithful. Then proceed to
their pews.)
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