CARITAS VIETNAM MEMBERSHIP CEREMONY*
Celebrated outside of Mass
- Sign of the Cross (standing cross)
- Invoke the Holy Spirit
- ND: We pray for the Holy Spirit to descend on our community, especially on those brothers and sisters who are about to become Caritas Vietnam members, to help them become enthusiastic practitioners of charity in the Church and society.
- Sing or recite the Holy Spirit prayer
- Prayer:
- CS: God of Absolute Love, You constantly show Your immense mercy to humanity, especially to the poor and needy. Now, may God increase charity in our hearts, help us faithfully practice the Spirituality of Charity of the Catholic Church, contribute to building society in the spirit of the Gospel and testify to God's love in the heart of the world. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord
- CD: Amen.
- A few words from the officiant (Invite the community to sit)
- Read “Decision to confirm Caritas Vietnam membership status”
ND: After a period of learning about Caritas, learning the Charter and Regulations as well as demonstrating a life of charity in the Christian spirit, some brothers and sisters in our community have written an official application to enroll as members of Caritas Vietnam.
With the confirmation of the Parish, your request has been approved by Diocesan Caritas. We invite the Head of the Caritas Parish Committee to read the Decision of the Diocesan Caritas.
- Head of Caritas Parish Committee Reads "Decision"
- The officiant handed over the Membership card
- Candidates are invited to come forward
- ND: The Membership Card is proof that you belong to Caritas Vietnam. Please practice charity as God taught, so that this card has true value and your life can demonstrate God's love for humanity.
- CS wears a badge for each member
- New members read "The Magnanimous Sutra"
- ND: With the determination to follow the path of practicing charity in the spirit of the Gospel, new members of Caritas Vietnam will recite the Generosity Prayer, which is a daily prayer offered to God as a humble and trusting act of brothers and sisters before the great mission of Caritas.
- Invite the Community to stand in communion in prayer
- New members recite the Generous prayer
- Sing a song of thanksgiving
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CARITAS VIETNAM MEMBERSHIP CEREMONY *
Celebrated during Mass
- After the Creed, invite the congregation to pray to the Holy Spirit
- ND: We pray for the Holy Spirit to descend on our community, especially on those brothers and sisters who are about to become Caritas Vietnam members, to help them become enthusiastic practitioners of charity in the Church and society.
- Sing or recite the Holy Spirit prayer
- Prayer:
- CS: God of Absolute Love, You constantly show Your immense mercy to humanity, especially to the poor and needy. Now, may God increase charity in our hearts, help us faithfully practice the Spirituality of Charity of the Catholic Church, contribute to building society in the spirit of the Gospel and testify to God's love in the heart of the world. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord
- CD: Amen.
- Read “Decision to confirm Caritas Vietnam membership status”
ND: After a period of learning about Caritas, learning the Charter and Regulations as well as demonstrating a life of charity in the Christian spirit, some brothers and sisters in our community have written an official application to enroll as members of Caritas Vietnam.
With the confirmation of the Parish, your request has been approved by Diocesan Caritas. We invite the Head of the Caritas Parish Committee to read the Decision of the Diocesan Caritas.
- Head of Caritas Parish Committee reads "Decision"
- The officiant handed over the Membership card
- Candidates are invited to come forward
- ND: The Membership Card is proof that you belong to Caritas Vietnam. Please practice charity as God taught, so that this card has true value and your life can demonstrate God's love for humanity.
- CS wears a badge for each member
- New members recite the "Generous Prayer"
- ND: With the determination to follow the path of practicing charity in the spirit of the Gospel, new members of Caritas Vietnam will recite the Generosity Prayer, which is a daily prayer offered to God as a humble and trusting act of brothers and sisters before the great mission of Caritas.
- Invite the Community to stand in communion in prayer
- New members recite the Generous prayer
- The Mass continued with the Prayer of the Faithful, including a prayer for new Caritas members.
* The proposed form is for reference only, Caritas Dioceses and Parishes can prepare their own rites appropriate to the local context.
* The proposed form is for reference only. Caritas Dioceses and Parishes can prepare their own rites to suit the local context.
