*Except on Major Feasts, the Preface may be that for Apostles and 
Ordinations.*


After Communion

*At the Induction of a priest or deacon, in place of the usual 
postcommunion prayer, the Bishop leads the people in the following 
prayer; but if the new minister is a lay person, the usual postcommunion 
prayer is used.*

Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy 
food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us 
through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit.  We thank 
you for raising up among us faithful servants for the ministry 
of your Word and Sacraments.  We pray that &N. may be to us 
an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, 
and in holiness of life.  Grant that we, with him, may serve 
you now, and always rejoice in your glory; through Jesus 
Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and 
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

*A newly inducted Priest may, at the bishop's request, pronounce a 
blessing.*

*A Deacon, or a Priest if no deacon is present, dismisses the assembly.*


Additional Directions

*The Institution, the Ministry of the Word, and the Induction should 
occur at the entrance of the chancel, or in some other place where the 
bishop and other ministers may be clearly seen and heard by the people.*

*The Letter of Institution is appropriate for the induction of a rector 
of a parish, the dean of a cathedral, and others having similar tenure 
of office.