Notes and instructions

	THE ORDINATION OF PRIESTS
	The candidates having been examined and accepted by the Domkapitel (legal diocesan body exercising oversight) the ordination takes place in the Cathedral of the Diocese. The order of service follows the order for Ordination of Priests, the order for Holy Communion with Ordination of Priests or the order for Solemn Sunday Service with Ordination of Priests. The ordination service may replace the main Sunday Service of the Cathedral. The Bishop, who appoints the assistants, presides at the service. Besides priests, deacons and lay people may be called to be assistants. If the ordinary bishop of the diocese is unable to attend the service, the another bishop whom the Domkapitel has invited, should preside.
	The Ordination of priests
							Where no other instruction is given, the Order of Service for Holy Communion as stated in the Service Book is followed
	I Introduction
	Introit Hymn
							The Procession (Crucifer, Choir, the Candidate(s), the Assistants, the Bishop and the Registrar) enters during the hymn or during music that introduces the hymn.
	The Preparation
							One of the assisting priests leads the Preparation from a Lectern in the Quire
	A	In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
	Words of Preparation
							The words of preparation may consist of a short scriptural address, one of the suggestions offered in the Order of Service for Holy Communion or of the following:
	A	Blessed is the people, O Lord, that can rejoice in you: they shall walk in the light of your countenance. From all tongues and nations, God gathers his people and by baptism he unites us with Jesus Christ, our Lord. Christ has died for all people and has risen that we, and all his faithful people, should live with him in his kingdom. With all the Christian church on earth, we are called by the Holy Spirit to be holy and to be kept safe in the orthodox faith. Daily and generously God forgives us all our sins, so that set free, we may give him thanks and praise, and serve him in obedience. Let us pray and confess:
	The Prayers of Penitence
	The Absolution
	Prayer of Thanksgiving
	The Introit
							The Bishop and two of the assistants move to the altar.
	II The Ordination
	The Announcement of the Mandate
	B	After due examination and acceptance, the Domkapitel in the Diocese of NN has called the following men and women to serve as priests.
							The Registrar reads the names of the candidates. The candidates move to the altar rail as their names are read out.
	The Reading(s)
							One or several of the assistants read one or more biblical passages. See Biblical Readings, page xxx
	The Ordination Homily
							The Bishop gives the ordination homily
	The Promises
	Introduction
	AB	The church is God's people, the body of Christ, a temple built of living stones, with Christ as the cornerstone. Among the members of the people of God, who are all called, by baptism, to proclaim the Gospel to the world, the priest has a special responsibility. A priest proclaims the word of God and administers the sacraments lead the people in prayer and adoration in worship teach and provide pastoral care and so be a shepherd for the flock of God. In his ministry, a priest shall live as a servant of Christ and be open for people's needs. His mind should be turned towards God and all creation. In faithfulness and wisdom, the priest should provide for God's people what they need to be cleansed and to mature in faith, so that the love of God may be visible in the world. The ministry of a priest will now be committed to you. Consider those whom you meet with care and reverence. Seek the will of God together with them and strive to let your faith, your life and your teaching become one whole.
	The Questions
	B		Will you, in the name of the Triune God, accept the ministry of a priest and exercise this ministry to the glory of God, the building up of the Church so that God's will may be realised throughout the world?
	Candidates		Yes
	B		Will you stand in firm in the faith of the church and defend it, will you ensure that the word of God is proclaimed with purity and clarity, as it is written in Holy Scriptures and testified in the confession of our church, and that the sacraments are properly administered?
	Candidates		Yes
	B		Will you, in your ministry, follow and protect the order of our church and follow your calling after Christ's example?
	Candidates		Yes
	B		Will you live among people as a witness to the love of God and of the mystery of reconciliation
	Candidates		Yes
	The Affirmation
	AB		Now, before God and in the presence of this congregation affirm your promises, each one of you.
	Candidates		I, NN, will with the help of God and trusting in the grace of God live according to these promises.
	B		May God, who has began the good work in you bring it to perfection, so that his good will may take effect. In the name of the Father, and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
*	The Creed
	B		Profess now, together with us, the holy Christian faith.
	Candidates		I believe in one God,
	C		the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. I believe in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord the Giver of Life who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
	The Intercessions of the Church
								The Intercessions of the Church follow the instructions given in the order of service of Holy Communion. The various prayers may suitably be divided among the assistants.
	Hymn
								The assistants who will participate in the laying on of hands move to the altar rail.
	The Ordination Prayer
	B		In the name of the Triune God on his commission and in communion with his church we ordain these men and women for office and work of a priest Let us invoke God and pray
								The candidates kneel
	B		O God, we give you thanks that in your great love for us men, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be our Saviour, the shepherd of our souls and our high priest. For our salvation, he became obedient unto death even death on the cross. Therefore you have exalted him above all others. Throughout the world he gathers for you a people to serve you that your name may be kept holy and your will be done. You appoint among us servants of your Gospel that people may come to faith, the church be renewed and creation restored. From you we receive them whom we now ordain to the office of a priest.
								The bishop says over each candidate while he and the assistants lay hands on him or her:
			Lord, bless NN with your Holy Spirit and accept him into your service as a priest in your church.
	B		O God, we ask you:
	C		grant your priests perseverance in the ministry of reconciliation, faithfulness and wisdom in the care of your people.
			Make them sensitive and dedicated. Grant them the confidence, power and patience that they need and keep them always close to you. Grant them encouragement and joy in their work. Deepen their faith, love and hope. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
	The Reception
								The newly ordained priests arise. While the choir sings Veni Sancte Spiritus (Swedish Hymnal 361) they are clothed in the stole and chasuble. The Bishop gives the Letter of orders to each of the newly ordained. Then the Bishop says to the congregation:
	B		In apostolic manner, by prayer and the laying on of hands in the name of God, these men and women have been ordained to the office and work of a priest. Receive them as ambassadors of Christ.
	III The Communion
	The Offertory
	The Offertory Hymn
								During the prelude, the newly ordained priests and the assistants return to their places in the quire. The Churchwardens bring the eucharistic gifts to the altar. The collection is taken and brought to the altar.
*	The Eucharistic Prayer
								The Bishop or one of the assistants sings the ordination preface, music see page xxx
	The Opening of the Eucharistic Prayer (Sursum corda).
	B		Lift up your hearts to God.
	C		We lift up our hearts.
	B		(Let us) Give thanks to the Lord our God.
	C		He alone is worthy of our thanks and praise.
	B		You alone are truly worth our praise, almighty Father, holy God. We praise and we bless you through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
			He is the shepherd and guardian of our souls he fills us with good things and opens for us a future in your kingdom. Therefore, with all your faithful people throughout the ages and with all the heavenly host we praise and adore you, singing
*	The Sanctus
	The Eucharistic Prayer continues
	The Lord's Prayer
	The Breaking of the Bread
*	The Peace of the Lord (The Pax)
*	The Agnus Dei
	The Communion
	Prayer of Thanksgiving
								Alternatively an informally worded prayer may be used.
	B		O God, we thank you that you have given us a share of the bread that comes down from heaven and made us drink from the cup of salvation. Grant us faithfully to remain in the community of Christ and to live in our calling to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Grant us with him eternal life.
	C		Amen
	IV The Conclusion
	Alternative A
*	The Benedicamus
								The newly ordained priests move to the altar rail.
*	The Blessing
*	The Dismissal
	B		Go in peace and serve the Lord with joy.
*	Hymn
								During the hymn the procession returns in the same order
	The Postlude
	Alternative B
*	Hymn of Praise
								The newly ordained priests move to the altar rail.
*	The Blessing
*	The Dismissal
	AB		Go in peace and serve the Lord with joy.
	The Postlude
								During the hymn the procession returns in the same order.
	Holy Communion with Ordination of Priests
	The Introduction follows the order for Ordination of Priests until after the Introit. Then the order for Holy Communion is followed from the Kyrie until after the Sermon. The following prayer may be used as a collect:
	B		God, our Father, You sent your Son for the salvation of the world Send today labourers to gather your harvest, so that your Spirit may, by the word and the sacraments, call, enlighten and sanctify your church. Through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
	C		Amen
	After the sermon, the choir may sing and notices may be given. The Service then continues with a hymn, during which the Bishop and the assistants move to the altar. The order for Ordination of Priests is then followed from the announcement of the mandate to the postlude. The readings are omitted.
	Solemn Sunday Service with Ordination of Priests
	If the Ordination of Priests is integrated into the Solemn Sunday Service the instructions given for Holy Communion with Ordination of Priests are followed as appropriate.