Annual Renewal of Promises

September the 13th marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Society of Catholic Priests. All Chapters are encouraged to take part in an ‘Annual Renewal of Promises’ on or around this date to remind ourselves again of the vision of our society.

Members renew their promise in the following words:

We believe that the churches of the Anglican Communion are part of the one holy catholic and apostolic church, ordaining men and women to serve as deacons, priests and bishops in the church of God.

We believe in the real presence of the risen Lord Jesus in the Eucharist, we use and practice the seven sacraments of the church; and we undertake to keep the rule of life of the Society.

We affirm our intention to centre our lives on the real presence of Christ in his sacraments; to follow a 5corporate rule of life with integrity and humility; to give and receive hospitality after the example of Jesus; to seek the peace and unity of Christ's church, aspiring to live in full communion with all of the baptised and to proclaim by word and example the Gospel of Christ.

The act of worship finishes with the Society prayer in which members ask God to keep them faithful to him and those whom they serve.

Some photos of this years Renewal of Promises are attached!