Directory of Legislation

Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity

NOTE: Words in italics are direct quotes from Father Thomas Augustine Judge, C.M.]

1. Our Lord had very much at heart the creating of a spirit, a missionary spirit, an evangelical burning that would sweep over the whole world. He came to cast a fire on the earth, and he willed that it would be enkindled (Lk 12:49). The Holy Spirit has enkindled this fire in our hearts. This is our heritage: an apostolic spirit, a Gospel spirit, a Catholic spirit. The Missionary Cenacle spirit is charity, charity aflame.

Identity

2.1 The Cenacle Family is presently composed of four distinct corporate

bodies: the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate. Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity and the Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute.

2.2 In origin the Outer Cenacle founded by Father Thomas Augustine Judge, C.M. , call led today the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate, was f irst chronologically. In this Outer Cenacle the three other bodies find their primitive roots.

2.3 We see our participation in the growth and development of the Missionary Cendcle Apostolate not merely as a fulfillment of our commitment to the development of the laity, but rather as partners with that branch in fostering the development of the laity in general.

2.4 All four branches of the Cenacle Family share a common origin. spirituality, mission and vision.

2.5 Diaconate Program

a) Membership in the Institute is open to qualified candidates who seek the permanent diaconate in the context of religious life, including widowed and single deacons.

b) Present members who feel called to the diaconate, who qualify and whose vocation to the diaconate has been prayerfully and professionally discerned by General Administration and other relevant members, are allowed to pursue this vocation.

c) The General Council is responsible, in dialogue with formation personnel, for establishing criteria and for implementation of the diaconate program in the Institute.

2.6 The Institute may develop a program of affiliation whereby individuals not called to membership in the formal branches of the Missionary Cenacle family may share in our vision, mission and spirituality in ways appropriate to their and our capability and willingness.

2.7 The habit shall consist of a black cassock closing at the right shoulder and with a military collar. The cassock shall have three buttons and the cincture three tabs, symbols of the holy and adorable Trinity. The material of both shall be plain and durable, in keeping with the spirit of poverty. A white habit (or one of a color suitable to the conditions or climate of the locality) may be worn when it is deemed advisable by the General Custodian.

Relations with The Church

4.1 The exercise of personal responsibility under God demands that each one confidently propose plans and expose needs in the apostolate, while remaining ready to accept the final decision of those who have the obligation to make it. The willingness to obey out of love for God and to accept the mandates of the Institute and the Church as a mysterious expression of the Will of God is to emulate the obedience of Christ.

4.2 We see ourselves as collaborators with bishops. They have welcomed us into their dioceses and have cooperated in our work. They have a sense of what we are trying to accomplish and the commitment we have made in personnel and financial help in our work.

4.3 The Administration of the Institute is urged to foster in a positive way relationships with bishops in whose dioceses we work. They should confer regularly with them and not wait until times of crisis. Efforts should be made to create an atmosphere of mutual trust, cooperation and

collaboration with the bishops. It would be well, particularly, to review periodically the work of the Institute in each diocese with the Bishop and to clarify for him our aims, our methods of accomplishing those aims and especially our charism as Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity.

4.4 Recognizing the prophetic role of a religious Institute in the Church, we should have the willingness to involve ourselves in issues before they become commonly recognized.

Apostolate: Spiritually Neglected and Abandoned

5.1 We understand the spiritually neglected and abandoned to include:

a) deprived children (especially those who lack the opportunity for growth in Christian values), drug addicts, the aged and the sick (both mentally and physically);

b) those who are bereft of faith or whose moral sense is so underdeveloped that they have little or no regard for Gospel values, especially social justice.

5.2 Our mission efforts are to be distinguished by an ability to relate to youth. The youth and young adults must be integrated into Church life, educated and motivated in regard to the apostolate of the laity and particularly through the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate.

5.3 We express concern for the chemically dependent in general, priests and religious in particular, by cooperating with existing agencies for rehabilitation. Competent and interested confreres are encouraged to continue this traditional apostolate of the Institute.

Apostolate: Economically, Culturally and Socially Deprived

6.1 In the light of the history of our ministries with and to peoples of various races, nationalities and cultures, we understand the focus of our apostolates to be the poor, the hungry, the homeless and unemployed. the orphans, the handicapped, and the lonely; our often aimless and always searching youth, the used and abused of our society, the neglected and rejected, the "least of our brothers and sisters." The focus of our apostolate also includes the hurting people and people longing for healing; those who have not heard the Gospel, alienated Catholics, those in danger of losing their faith, those in need of a Gospel, apostolic dimension to their lives and anyone trapped in the cruel cycle of poverty.

6.2 We should be present where there are indicated attitudes contrary to social justice, both among those suffering social injustice and those responsible for it.

6.3 In concert with our program of shared ministries, we should work in every possible way in conjunction with the laity in addressing ourselves to social justice needs.

6.4 We recognize our responsibility to eliminate any form of discrimination by our active involvement as individuals and as an Institute in the field of race relations, human rights and social justice.

6.5 We shall be, both as individuals and as an Institute, religious men actively involved in studies, causes and movements advocating peacemaking.

6.6 The General Custodian and his Council shall make it one of their priorities to initiate apostolates in areas where there are large concentrations of Hispanic or persons of Hispanic extraction.

Apostolate: Lay Development

7.1 The laity enjoys an indisputable place in the mission of the Church. This role of the layman should be both understood and implemented by each confrere. Each should become skillful in the training and formation of lay leaders. In carrying this out, special attention should be directed toward the Missionary Cendcle Apostolate, but concern shall reach other forms of the lay apostolate also.

7.2 Shared or collaborative ministries, as an ideal and as an evolving concept, is the way in which all confreres should strive to serve.

7.3 Each confrere shall be encouraged to enter into shared ministries with his fellow workers and with the people he serves, forming with them a community of faith that will give him a sense of community in his apo5tolate to sustain and to energize this vision they have in common.

Apostolate: Mission Planning and Evaluation

7.4 Regular mission planning and evaluation, based on our Institute's apostolic values, shall be conducted by the General Administration. This process should be under the special care of the Vicar for Apostolates.

7.5 All apostolates. including the supporting services and the formation programs, should be reviewed in the light of our apostolic values.

7.6 New works should be undertaken in the light of our apostolic values. Prior to any commitment the local Ordinary and others with whom we will be working should be made aware of our values and our manner of implementing them.

7.7 When the administration of a work is to be transferred to others, effort should be made to plan sufficiently far ahead to make d smooth transition, which would include discussion with the confreres in the area whose work would be impacted by the change. All the confreres of the Institute should be informed of the change.

Apostolate: Missionary Conacle Apostolate

8.1 Each confrere shall have a special concern for the training and development of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate in the area in which he works.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

18.1 Each confrere shall make a retreat annually of at least five full days and attend regional days of renewal.

Suffrages For The Living And For The Dead

20.1 When a confrere dies:

a) The Eucharistic Liturgy, preceded by a wake service. shall be celebrated for him in the Missionary Cenacle to which he is assigned.

b) In each Missionary Cenacle and in the region. if feasible, the confreres shall gather for a celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy.

c) Each priest shall celebrate the Eucharistic Liturgy for the deceased confrere.

d) Each Brother shall offer appropriate prayers for the deceased confrere. such as the Liturgy of the Hours, Office of the Dead, the Rosary.

20.2 A current list of the deceased confreres shall be posted in each Missiondry Cenacle as a reminder to pray for them. Annually, in each Missionary Cenacle, on the anniversary of the death of a confrere. his name shall be included in the Eucharistic Liturgy and in the common prayer.

20.3 Monthly, each priest shall offer the Eucharistic Liturgy for all the deceased confreres and members of the Missionary Cenacle Family.

20.4 Weekly, if possible on Friday, each confrere shall celebrate or participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy for our benefactors, both living and dead.

20.5 When a parent of a confrere dies, the confreres in that Missionary Cendcle in which he lives shall celebrate the Eucharistic Liturgy.

20.6 Throughout the Missionary Cenacle, particular and appropriate prayers shall be offered for the Holy Father in illness and at his death. Similar prayers shall be offered for a local Ordinary in each Missionary Cenacle in his diocese.

VOWED LIFE

27.1 Each confrere should have a proper regard for his own health and show care, without anxiety, for its maintenance. Our union in brotherly love demands that we show interest in each other's physical and emotional well-being. Without violating the privacy and independence necessary for harmonious community living, a confrere shall not hesitate to take prudent action to insure the well-being of his brothers, especially in

regard to those illnesses which the individual may find difficult to recognize.

27.2 Each confrere, as he approaches sixty-five years of age, is to be personally interviewed by the General Administration in order to help him plan for senior ministry.

27.3 The Vicar for Commu,ity-Personnel shall have senior ministry as one of his special concerns.

27.4 All materials related to senior ministry shall be compiled in an appropridte hdndbook.

'67.5 The care of the sick and the aging should be a special concern of the General Custodian and his Council.

27.6 In taking vacations, the confreres should have a per them allotment in order that they may not be d burden to others. The General Custodian shall establish this allotment. If there are those who genuinely need more, they should obtdin the permission of the local Custodian. On the other hand, if they do not need as much as the per them allotment, they should take only as much as they truly need.

28.1 Confreres, upon being moved from one missionary cenacle to another. must be aware that they are not free to transport cendcle goods with them.

28.2 One must not confuse genuine religious poverty with what is old and dirty or with what is impractical or unattractive.

Material Goods

30.1 We should show care that material goods are used where they are most needed without making material consideration the primary criterion in determining apostolic activity.

30.2 Although the Institute may assume the initial responsibility for supporting a given mission or apostolate this does not relieve the missionary of the obligation to educate his people in self-support.

30.3 Those engaged in fund raising should see their activities in a broad

framework. Their work is not only a support function; it is diSO an apostolate.

30.4 Confreres are not to engage in fund raising outside the scope of those among whom they work, so as to avoid any conflict with the Institute's fund raising activities.

30.5 The confreres are urged to share their buildings and facilities with others, always with the approval of the Custodian and in keeping with poverty.

Process of Conciliation

33.1 A special committee shall be responsible for the process of conciliation in the Institute and shall function according to the statutes and guidelines in the handbook entitled Process of Conciliation.

Ministry of Authority

Local Missionary Cenacles

36.1 Local Custodians may be reappointed for a second term, but not for a third term successively in the same local house.

36.2 In particular, the local Custodian has the following responsibilities:

a) To foster the spiritual life of the community.

b) To be informed concerning absences from the missionary cendcle.

c) To be zealous in visiting the sick, providing for all their needs, physical and spiritual.

d) To see that the liturgical laws are observed at local cenacle celebrations.

e) To maintain the spirit of hospitality which has ever been typical of the Missionary Cendcle.

f) Each month, with his council, to examine the books of the local Treasurer and monthly to send a report to the Treasurer General.

g) To transmit chronicles to the Secretary General.

h) To see to it that the decrees of the Holy See which affect religious are made available to the confreres and to encourage the observance of these decrees.

I) To see to it that employees receive a just and living wage; and to see to it that proper working conditions are assured for each employee.

36.3 A confrere shall show interest and responsibility concerning the administration of his missionary cenacle. In every way he shall be an active agent of peace, unity and charity.

36.4 When the local Custodian cannot be present, the Assistant Custodian shall exercise his authority in whatever measure is necessary.

36.5 The Custodian shall listen to the opinions of the councilors and shall not be at all displeased if they differ from his own, but rather show that he is disposed to adopt their views in preference to his own, unless in conscience he judges otherwise.

36.6 When changes of assignment become necessary, every effort should be made to inform the individual in ample time for him to prepare himself properly and, if need be, to request either a postponement or time to submit a request that his new assignment be reconsidered if he feels unqualified for such a change.

36.7 The Treasurer shall present his accounts every month to the local Custodian, observing the same norms as established by the Treasurer General.

36.8 All cendcles are to submit annual budgets for review by the Treasurer General's Office and subsequent action by the General Custodian and his

Council. Beyond the budget process. permission is to be sought from the General Custodian for extraordinary expenditures.

36.9 There shall be mutual cooperation of all the confreres in constructing and adhering to budgets.

36.10 Priests who live together are urged, on occasion, to concelebrate the Eucharistic Liturgy as an expression of their unity in the priesthood.

The General Custodian

37.1 The primary task of his ministry as sign of unity is to be concerned with the overall welfare of the whole Institute and each confrere. He is responsible for encouraging each of his brothers to spiritual. apostolic and educational growth. Visiting the apostolates should be one of the primary means for his review of the progress of each apostolate and ministry. He is to encourage each confrere toward individual responsibility; he himself has a special responsibility for the ministry of healing. which includes fraternal correction.

37.2 In the exercise of his ministry, he must be committed to a spirit of close collaboration with his Vicars and Councilors. He must have a willingness to pursue ongoing communication with all his brothers and especially with those called upon to serve on committees and as regional coordinators.

37.3 The General Custodian is empowered to authorize expenditures by himself or other confreres up to the sum of $15,000, although a report must be given to the General Council on all such expenditures over $5,000. For expenditures in excess of $15,000 the General Custodian needs the prior approval of the General Council. Permission of the Holy See must be requested in matters of indebtedness or alienation if the amount exceeds three million dollars.

37.4 It is also his task to represent the Institute to the Holy See and the bishops and he is urged to be actively involved in conferences of religious Institutes.

The General Council

37.5 The General Administration is made up of the General Custodian and

two Vicars. The General Council is made up of the two Vicars and two other Councilors who are not necessarily full-time administrators.

37.6 The General Administration and Council are elected by the General Cenacle. After electing the General Custodian, the General Cenacle will elect the Vicar General. The General Cenacle will then elect the three other confreres one at a time, without specifying their places in the General Administration and Council. The four confreres so elected shall then meet with the General Custodian and, together, they shall decide who of the four shall be Vicar for Apostolates and who shall be Vicar for Community-Personnel.

37.7 The confreres accepting this ministry should be men of pastoral sensi-

tivity and prayer. They should be open to the concepts of shared responsibility. They should promote a spirit of renewal and adaptation, especially in recognizing the individual charisms of their brothers. For this reason they must be committed to dialogue and to the development of shared ministries in the context of the total Cenacle Family. They should be willing to call one another and the Institute to a deeper spirit of our Missionary Cenacle ideals, especially in the context of social justice.

37.8 One Vicar's primary ministry is to have a full time concern for apostolates and ministries. Specifically, he should have a special concern for mission planning and evaluation and should be in regular consultation with the Regional Coordinators.

37.9 The other Vicar's primary ministry is the full-time concern for the personal and communal development of the confreres. Specifically, he is responsible for Mission assignments in concert with the General Custodian and the other members of the General Council. He should have a special concern for the personal, spiritual, educational and communal growth of the confreres, and should be in regular consultation with the Regional Coordinators.

37.10 The other Councilors are part of the General Council. but not necessarily part of the General Administration. They are to take part in all Council meetings with the General Custodian and his two Vicars and they are equal members of that Council. Their other apostolic responsibilities should not be such as to inhibit their pastoral task. They should not be in charge of any of the formation programs.

37.11 At least two members of the General Council shall reside at the same missionary cenacle as the General Custodian. The others may live in other missionary cenacles,' provided they can attend all the Council meetings.

37.12 They should be notified of the matters to be considered at least one day in advance of the meetings, so that they may be better informed, have more judgment, and have time for prayerful reflection.

37.13 Every member of the Institute shall be free either directly or indirectly to bring any important matter to the notice of any member of the General Council.

37.14 The proceedings of each Council meeting shall be carefully recorded by the Secretary General.

The Vicar General

37.15 It shall be the duty of the Vicar General to notify the General Custodidn of matters which may escape the latter's notice.

37.16 He shall see to the well-being of the General Custodian and, should the latter be negligent of his health, the Vicar General, after consulting the Council, shall encourage him to take such care as is judged necessary.

The Secretary General

37.17 The Secretary General may, if need be, have one or more assistants appointed by the General Custodian.

The Treasurer General

37.18 The Treasurer General is authorized by his office to sign checks for acts of ordinary administration. However, for acts of extraordinary administration, he is required to have the appropriate authorization of the General Custodian.

37.19 The Treasurer General is to have an accurate list of all the documents in the safe and, as often as one of them is taken out, he must record it in a book designated for that purpose and also make a like record of its return.

37.20 The funds of the Institute as well as those of the individual missionary cenacles are to be invested according to the following goals and priorities: safety, social responsibility and maximum return. These will be carried out according to the published Investment Policies and Practices of the Institute.

37.21 The Treasurer General may, if need be, have one or more assistants appointed by the General Custodian.

Administration of Material Goods

37.22 Superiors and other officials as designated by the Constitution validly perform juridical acts of ordinary administration within the scope of their office.

37.23 Custodians shall not permit debts to be contracted unless it is certain that the interest payments can be met with ordinary revenue and that, in not too long a time. the principal can be properly amortized.

37.24 Regional norms of civil law shall be observed in making and terminating contracts. whether general or particular, nominate or innominate. These civil laws have all their ordinary effects in ecclesiastical affairs. so long as common law has not made other provisions.

Committees

37.25 The General Council may appoint committees, standing or ad hoc, at its discretion as needs arise. The Committee on Conciliation, the Vocational Development Committee and the Spiritual Life Committee are standing committees of the Institute.

Regions

37.26 Generally, the regions are geographical areas within which our confreres live and minister. Periodic gatherings of all confreres within a region for prayer and discussion have a positive value in promoting the spiritual life, fraternity, communication and awareness of issues concerning the region or the Institute. Attendance at these meetings should be considered a personal responsibility by each confrere, and as a legitimate expectation on the part of the Institute.

37.27 The regions shall meet at least twice a year and also shall have days of renewal or recollection. The regional meetings should be carefully planned so that the event may be a rewarding experience and not only a social gathering. The agenda should be prepared by members of the region, with whatever guidance and suggestions the General Administration may offer. The regions may decide that meetings be open, at specific times, to other members of the Cenacle Family and other religious or lay persons committed to Missionary Cenacle endeavors. The General Custodian should make a periodic examination of the regional structure; it is possible that a region might be re-dligned by the General Council for the good of the members and the Institute.

The Regional Coordinators

37.28 The Regional Coordinator is the liaison between the region and the General Administration only in matters of regional concern and has no personal authority. It is his responsibility to insure the preparation of the agenda for regional meetings. In this task, he has the right to expect help and cooperation from the members of his region. He should also try to promote good relationships among the confreres in his region and with other members of the Cenacle Family living in his region. The Regional Coordinator is ex officio the representative of his region to the Extended Advisory Council.

37.29 The Regional Coordinator is to be elected by the confreres of his region by a simple majority and by written ballot mailed by and returned to the Regional Secretary. The Coordinator shall be elected for a term of two years. He may be re-elected. The election shall take place during the same month designated by the General Administration to insure continuity on the Extended Advisory Council. A candidate for Regional Coordinator shall have been a resident in his region for a sufficient period of time to familiarize himself with regional concerns. If for any reason, the position of Regional Coordinator becomes vacant, another election shall be held to fill out the unexpired portion of the term. A regional Secretary, responsible for the minutes, mailing of ballots and correspondence of the regional meetings shall be selected by the Regional Coordinator.

37.30 Under the direction of the Regional Coordinators, confreres shall initiate, on a regional basis, study and reflection on ways to meet shared needs in similar apostolates.

The Extended Advisory Council

37.31 The Extended Advisory Council is composed of the General Council and all the current Regional Coordinators. The Extended Advisory Council shall meet at least once a year for the purpose of promoting a greater understanding of the issues of the Institute and the issues about which each region is concerned. In preparation, before this Council meets, each Regional Coordinator should meet with his Region. The General Council shall then appoint an ad hoc committee, composed of one member of the General Council and two Regional Coordinators for the purpose of setting a tentative agenda for this Council. At the close of the Extended Advisory Council, a full report of the proceedings should be sent to each confrere.

The General Cenacle

38.1 The total membership of the General Cenacle shall be thirty. The difference between thirty and the number of ex officio members shall be the number of elected delegates.

38.2 The elected delegates shall be proportionately representative of the number of priests and Missionary Brothers with active voice in the Institute at the time of the election of delegates.

38.3 The other present provisions for the election of delegates, alternates and participants, as contained in the Conduct of the General Cenacle, section V, remain intact.

38.4 Each General Cenacle has the right to draw up its own rules of conduct, with each of its members seeing as his most important duty the constant spiritual renewal of the Institute and its continuing adaptation to the needs of the times. The document, Conduct of the General Cenacle, is an appendix to this Directory. Members of the General Cenacle shall clearly understand that, in the acceptance of their election, the work of the General Cenacle has priority over all other duties.

38.5 The term of office of the General Custodian is four years.

38.6 The term of office of the two Vicars and the two other Councilors is four years.

38.7 The General Custodian and his Council will take office on the August 15th after the election, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, Queen of the Missionary Cenacle.

Membership

Vocations

40.1 Each confrere is to assume personal responsibility for active involvement in discovering and in developing qualified candidates, lending full support to the organized efforts of the Vocation Office whose task it is to coordinate the program. The best assurance for continued flow of candidates is the personal dedication of each confrere to his own vocation.

40.2 In talks and in literature concerning vocations, there should be proportionate stress on the religious and priestly states of life in a missionary Institute as well as on the apostolic works of the Institute in d manner suitable to the maturity level of the prospective candidates.

40.3 Our vocation effort should be characterized by an openness to people of

all cultures.

40.16 In the selection of formation personnel. the General Custodian and his Council shall consider it among their most serious responsibilities to choose only those who are specially trained and who demonstrate willingness, compe ency, virtue and the ability to communicate ideas and attitudes in a meaningful fashion according to the level of the program.

40.17 Candidates entering our education and development programs shall be exposed to the various cultures and environments in which we labor. They are strongly encouraged to pursue the necessary academic preparation for their missionary lives. Because of the present needs of the Church and the Institute. the English-speaking are encouraged to gain a reasonable proficiency in Spanish, the Spanish-speaking are encouraged to gain a reasonable proficiency in English. As other specific apostolic needs arise, corresponding cultural and language training is strongly encouraged.

40.18 The recommendations of the Vocational Development Committee affecting major policy shall be communicated throughout the Institute prior to their approval by the General Custodian and his Council.

Novitiate

41.1 The General Custodian and his Council are to determine the length of time and the nature of the candidacy period preceding entrance into the novitiate.

41.2 The Director and other personnel who assist him in the instruction and development of the novices shall be adequately prepared for the task and shall be conversant with those subjects especially suitable for the task, such as spiritual theology, liturgy, psychology and related

fields. The Director and his associates shall be encouraged to attend programs that will help them in their work. They shall occasionally meet with the spiritual directors and those charged with formation in our various houses so that there will be consistency in the direction of the candidates.

41.3 The novitiate should be a local Christian community in which all the confreres are joined in Christian life and worship.

41.4 The desired goals of the novitiate will be pursued according to the program prescribed in the Formation Handbook. So this program may be carried out more effectively sufficient facilities and personnel should be available to the novitiate program.

41.5 The novitiate should be open to visiting confreres and lay people at the discretion of the Director. It should offer service in its own unique way to the community of people in the area. The Director of the novitiate program is to use his discretion in deciding the amount of contact the novices have with other members of the Institute.

41.6 The habit of novices is to be the same as that described for all members of the Institute,

41.7 Due provision shall be made for the reception of the Sacrament of Pendnce by the novices who are free to approach any confessor.

41.8 A novice in danger of death may be authorized by the General Custodian or by his local Custodian or by one delegated by either of them to make his profession so that he may have all the benefits of membership n the Institute. He shall follow the usual formula of profession without specifying for how long. If afterwards he recovers, his profession no longer holds and he must complete his novitiate and make profession as prescribed.

41.9 The Director and his associates will strive to help the novices relate well with various groups of people of diverse ages and backgrounds and will, where possible, work with the novices and guide them when they undertake some charitable or apostolic endeavor.

41.10 During this period, with the help of the Missionary Brother novice himself and those entrusted with his formation, the Institute will decide the extent of training each will receive to prepare him for the area within the apostolate of the Institute for which it is judged the individual is best suited.

41.11 Religious who are admitted from other Institutes as well as other clerics and priests who are admitted as novices shall participate in the novitiate program with due regard for age and other mitigating circumstances.

41.12 About a month before the time set for profession, the novice shall present his written request for admission to profession to the General Custodian. This request together with the results of voting and reports of the Director of the novitiate program and his associates shall be considered by the General Custodian and his Council. The Director should be invited to their meeting to report orally upon the conduct of each novice. The General Custodian and his Council shall be guided by the voting and report of the Director and his associates. If there is some doubt concerning the fitness of the novice, the General Custodian may prolong the time of probation. but not longer than six months.

Religious Profession

42.1 A record of each profession stating the day, month and year shall be entered in a registry of profession and signed by the newly professed, by the General Custodian or his delegate who has received the profession and another member of the Institute as witness. preferably the Director of the novitiate program.

42.2 A formula for the renewal of his profession shall be given each confrere when be makes his first profession.

42.3 The ordinary time for perpetual profession of vows is three years after the first religious profession. The General Custodian and his Council may prolong the period of temporary profession, but not by more than three years.

42.4 A period of special preparation of approximately one month's duration is to precede the profession of perpetual vows.

42.5 Confreres should request perpetual profession in writing. They shall be interviewed by the General Custodian or his delegate some time betore profession.

42.6 Each professed member of the local missionary cenacle to which the

petitioning perpetual profession belongs has the right to express his judgment as to the suitability of the candidate for profession.

42.7 Because of the importance of the profession of perpetual vows it shall take place during an appropriate Eucharistic celebration.

Missionary Brothers

42.8 The Director of the Missionary Brothers Formation Program and his associates shall consider it their duty to provide for the total growth of the candidates in an integrated way according to the norms of the Inztitute's program as established by the Vocational Development Cormni ttee.

42.9 The opportunity for formal and informal programs of education and development shall be provided for the Missionary Brothers to aid them in their continuing growth.

Student Brothers

42.10 The General Custodian and his Council shall choose as a Director of Professed Student Brothers a priest willing and qualified to assume this most important position. He shall assist them in their continued development in the religious and apostolic life providing suitable group activities and individual guidance. Necessity demanding, associate directors may be appointed.

42.11 The Student Brothers shall be subject to the Custodian of the local missionary cenacle in those matters pertaining to the whole cenacle.

42.12 The General Custodian and his Council, after consultation with the Director and formation team, shall advance to higher studies only those Student Brothers who have shown evidence of sufficient growth in all aspects of their education and development and who demonstrate a true spirit of the Institute.

42.13 The School of Theology ought to have a pastoral orientation to give concrete direction to the curriculum and the missionary vocations of

the Student Brothers. Our expectation of the school is not just instruction, but also that it exert an influence on the missionary orientation of our students.

42.14 The Vocational Development Connittee shall periodically evaluate the School of Theology to assure pastoral orientation as well as competent theological scholarship.

42.15 Individual students, selected on the basis of particular interest and ability and in anticipation of future needs of the Institute, may be allowed to pursue more specialized academic courses which are judged to be helpful in their special training.

42.16 When feasible, the theology student should be given, at an adequate time before major orders, some indication of the area of his future work in the Institute so that he may more proximately prepare himself. He will, of course, as a mature and dedicated confrere. be aware that the human situation involves many unforeseen contingencies and be willing to give himself generously to whatever assignment the good of the Institute requires.

42.17 The Pastoral Internship Program, a period of practical experience ir-I the apostolate, is part of the vocational development program in the theologate.

42.18 The Director with the formation team may recommend to the reneral Custodian, in specific cases, that students interrupt their studies temporarily.

Ministries And Holy Orders

42.19 In the dimissorial letters, the General Custodian shall affirm that religious profession has been made. He shall note the age and years of study completed, the house to which the candidate belongs, the -'act that a retreat has been made and include a statement regarding the moral fitness of the candidate.

42.20 The General Custodian shall notify the pastor of the parish of the candidate's baptism that the confrere has received the diaconate in order that a notation be made in the baptismal register.

42.21 Those who are to be admitted to the ministries shall make a retreat of at least three days. Those to be promoted to major orders shall make a retreat of six full days.

42.22 The General Custodian shall assure the ordaining prelate that the retreats have been made.

42.23 The candidates for the diaconate, before ordination shall give the General Custodian a declaration made out and signed in their own hand, by which they testify that they are about to receive the sacred order freely and of their own accord.

42.24 Sanation of religious profession shall follow the norms of current church law.

Continuing Education

42.25 As part of our ever maturing life in God, the confreres are expected tc engage in ongoing programs of spiritual, theological and pastoral growth. There should also be longer periods of time provided for more intense development and study. The primary responsibility for his own personal continuing education and development is that of the confrere. The Vicar for Community-Personnel shall facilitate the confrere's participation in this process.