*Concerning the Service*

*This order is for use when a priest is being instituted and inducted as 
the rector of a parish.  It may also be used for the installation of 
deans and canons of cathedrals, or the inauguration of other ministries, 
diocesan or parochial, including vicars of missions and assistant 
ministers.  Alterations in the service are then made according to 
circumstances.*

*The chief minister is normally the bishop; but, if necessary, a deputy 
may be appointed.  The bishop, when present, is the chief celebrant of 
the Eucharist.  In the bishop's absence, a priest being inducted is the 
chief celebrant.*

*Other priests, if any, who serve in the same congregation also stand 
with the chief celebrant at the Altar, and deacons assist according to 
their order.*

*Lay persons from the congregation read the Old Testament Lesson and the 
Epistle, and perform other actions as indicated in the rubrics.  A 
deacon or priest reads the Gospel.  Other clergy of the diocese 
participate in this celebration as an expression of the collegiality of 
the ministry in which they share.*

*Ministers of other Churches may appropriately be invited to 
participate.*

*The new minister, if a deacon, should read the Gospel, prepare the 
elements at the Offertory, assist the celebration at the Altar, and 
dismiss the congregation.*

*A lay person being instituted should read one of the Lessons and assist 
where appropriate.*

*Additional Directions are on page 564.*