Liturgical Rites of Our Order
Part 1: Order of Profession in Our Order
Introduction
Preface
Chapter 1: Norms for the rite of initiation into religious life
Chapter 2: Rite for first profession during Mass
Chapter 3: Rite for first profession outside Mass
Chapter 4: Rite for solemn profession during Mass
Chapter 5: Rite for renewal of vows during Mass
Chapter 6: Rite for renewal of vows outside Mass
Part 2: Order for the Election of a Prelate
Preface
Decisions to be made before the election:
The election of a prelate ad vitam or with a term or age limit
When must the election of a prelate be undertaken?
Who may be elected prelate?
Convocation
Who convokes the election?
Who must be summoned?
The manner of convocation
Electors legitimately absent
Proof of the excuse
Absentee vote in the first ballot of the election
Proxies
The president of the election
The convening of the electoral chapter
Roll call of electors
The tellers and secretary
The election itself
Outsiders ineligible to vote
Freedom of the election
The sick in the house where the election occurs
The obligation of electors
The votes
Individual ballots
Required number of votes
Announcement of the one elected and request for his acceptance
Acceptance of the election
Confirmation of the person elected
Request for confirmation
Granting or denial of confirmation
Written confirmation to be given
The effect of confirmation
Election by compromise and postulation
Part 3: Order for the Celebration of a General Chapter
Preparation of a General Chapter
Opening of a General Chapter
The president and Definitory of a General Chapter
The President of the Chapter
The Definitory of the Chapter
The Officials of a General Chapter
Moderators
Reporters
Chapter Secretary and his assistants
Technical Service
Plenary Sessions
Groups and Commissions
Voting
Conclusion of the Chapter
Appendix A: Promises and Oaths of Officials in the Chapter
Appendix B: Concerning the election of an Abbot General
Part 4: The Order of Visitation
Preface
Introduction
The spiritual meaning of a visitation
The scope of a visitation
Types of visitation
Visitation in the name of and with the authority of a General Chapter
General norms
Preparation for a visitation
Opening of a visitation
The visitation itself
The results of a visitation
Carrying out the results of a visitation
Other visitations
The order of ritual
The order for celebrating Eucharist or a prayer service at the beginning
The order for celebrating a prayer service at the end
Part 5: Plan for the Formation of Novices in the First Year of Canonical Novitiate