In choosing to become a full member of Missioners of Christ is a Community, I am making a commitment to the Spiritual well-being of all members of the Community; encouraging, supporting and challenging them to live the Christian life in a manner which is often radically different than the society at large.  These commitments, which we all enter into freely, are not constraints that bind, but instead, freedoms that allow us to die to self and call us to participate and share more fully in the life Christ has called us to.

In fully sharing in and supporting the Missioners of Christ Community, barring unforeseen and extenuating circumstances, I commit to the following:

Church and Sacramental Life

 I understand that active participation in the Sacramental Life of one’s local parish and the Universal Church is essential for all members. As a member of Missioners of Christ, I commit:

·To frequent the Sacraments of the Church, receiving Eucharist at least weekly and the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least quarterly (and immediately if I am aware of being in the state of mortal sin)

·To fully submit to and support the Magisterium (Teaching Authority) of the Catholic Christian Church.

Personal Holiness

In the spirit of St. Francis’ words, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words”, I recognize that my personal example clearly points to the One I serve. This being the case, I understand that pursuit of personal holiness is a necessity for all Christians. As a member of Missioners of Christ, I commit:

·To obtain a Spiritual Director with whom I meet with at least quarterly. (For those in the Governing Body of the Missioners, and/or those who have made a longer-term commitment, this Spiritual Director must be outside of the Community)

·To participate in daily individual prayer, and over the course of a week, praying for each member of the Missioners of Christ Community

·To recite “The Missioners of Christ Community Prayer” during my individual daily prayer,

· To participate in some act of fasting or penance on the first Friday of each month (sundown Thursday to Sundown Friday) to the degree I am able, in prayer and solidarity with my fellow brethren in the Missioners of Christ, wherever in the world they may be.

·To further my personal spiritual and catechetical growth, as well as enhancing the communal growth of Missioners, through reading three books a year which are recommended by the Spiritual Mentors of the Missioners

Communal Life

We, the baptized, are all members of the Body of Christ. God created us in such a way that we are incomplete on our own. He distributed His gifts among us. I realize that God calls us all to community, and reveals Himself powerfully in this setting.  We are responsible to God and to each other. As a member of Missioners of Christ, I commit

·To mutual discernment of my role in Missioners of Christ, whether internal or external, for the support of the ministry/community;

·To obtain an accountability/prayer partner within the Community, whom I will communicate with at least monthly, sharing my Faith Walk, and supporting and challenging him/her in theirs

·To participate in at least one InterMission retreat annually in order to strengthen my bonds with other Community Members and prospective members, as well as to deepen my personal/communal relationship with Christ

·To participate regularly in a prayer group preferably, if possible, one that is sponsored by the Missioners.

·To participate in at least one foreign mission trip every three years, if I am able, as this is the primary means of discipleship for the Missioners

·To support Missioners of Christ with my financial resources (For those gainfully employed, suggested 1% - 4% of gross income. For students, in whatever capacity they are able to support)