The Induction
Representatives of the congregation and of the clergy of the diocese stand before the bishop with the new minister. Any of the presentations that follow may be added to, omitted, or adapted, as appropriate to the nature of the new ministry, and to the order of the minister. In the absence of the bishop, the deputy substitutes the words given in parentheses.
Representatives of the congregation present a Bible, saying
N., accept this Bible, and be among us (or be in this place) as one who proclaims the Word.
PeopleAmen.
The Bishop presents a vessel of water, saying
N., take this water, and help me (help the bishop) baptize in obedience to our Lord.
PeopleAmen.
Others present a stole or other symbol, saying
N., receive this stole, and be among us as a pastor and priest.
PeopleAmen.
Others present a book of prayers or other symbol, saying
N., receive this book, and be among us as a man of prayer.
PeopleAmen.
Others present olive oil or some other symbol, saying
N., use this oil, and be among us as a healer and reconciler.
PeopleAmen.
