For Reaffirmation
N., may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom. Amen.
The Bishop concludes with this prayer
Almighty and everliving God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace is then exchanged
| Bishop | The peace of the Lord be always with you. |
| People | And also with you. |
The service then continues with the Prayers of the People or the Offertory of the Eucharist, at which the bishop should be the principal celebrant.
If there is no celebration of the Eucharist, the service continues with the Lord’s Prayer and such other devotions as the bishop may direct.
The bishop may consecrate oil of Chrism for use at Baptism, using the prayer on page 307.
