Book of Common Prayer (page 559)

Celebration of a
New Ministry

A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.

The Institution

The Wardens, standing before the bishop with the new minister, say
these or similar words

Bishop N, we have come together today to welcome NN,
who has been chosen to serve as Rector of (name of church).
We believe that he is well qualified, and that he has been
prayerfully and lawfully selected.

The Bishop may read the Letter of Institution, or else may state the
purpose of the new ministry.

The Bishop then says

N, do you, in the presence of this congregation, commit
yourself to this new trust and responsibility?

New minister I do.

The Bishop then addresses the congregation

Will you who witness this new beginning support and uphold
N in this ministry?

People We will.