After the Post-Communion Prayer
Director/ School Principal: For the formational activity of our institution, the
cooperation of many Josephite-Marellian servant leaders of the Lord is needed, so
that communities as well as individuals may advance to full maturity in service and
love and continually show forth their service through the celebration of the liturgy,
through study, and through their manner of life. In this celebration, may I ask you
to bless these young leaders who will be working for the young people of our
beloved institution. We thank the Lord for giving us such servant leaders and pray
that, through the Holy Spirit, they will receive the grace that they need in their
service to the institution of Our Lady of Mercy Academy, Inc.
The elected officers will now stand before the celebrant.
Celebrant: Now I ask you, are you willing to serve and be faithful to your duties
and responsibilities as Josephite-Marellian Servant Leaders with the vision,
mission, and thrust of our institution?
Candidates: With the help of God, we are ready and willing to serve in this
institution.
Celebrant: Now, express your commitment before God and this
community
Candidates:
I ______________________, have been elected as ____________________
of the SAC/PAC/CAMPUS MINISTRY/CLASS OFFICER of the Our Lady of
Mercy Academy, Inc., do solemnly swear to fulfill my duties and obligation, in my
full capacity with integrity, honesty, sincerity, humility and commitment as an
officer.
I shall promise to follow the constitution and by-laws abide by the rules and
regulations of this institution. With this, I ask the help of God Almighty, to grant
me the grace, to strengthen and inspire me, to be of the further service to my fellow
Mercedarians and our Alma Mater. So, help me God.
Celebrant: May God help you to be good stewards to what has been entrusted to
you, and may you receive the grace that you need for your service
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, strengthen these servants of yours in their resolve to
dedicate themselves as officers of our beloved Institution. Grant that they will
strive to share with others what they themselves derive from pondering on your
words and actions. Let them gladly join those whom they serve in honoring and
serving your name. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
The celebrant sprinkles Holy Water to the Elected Officers. A hymn may also be
sung during the blessing.
Celebrant: My dear Josephite-Marellian servant leaders, receive this cross as a
sign of your commitment and responsibilities. Live in such a way that, through the
example of St. Joseph and of St. Joseph Marello, you may truly serve the interests
of Jesus.
Candidates: We accept this cross as a sign of our commitment and
responsibilities in serving the interests of Jesus. Amen.
