40 The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults VI Adaptations Within the Competence of the Minister 35. It is for the celebrant to use fully and intelligently the freedom that is given to him both in Christian Initiation, General Introduction, no. 34, and, later on, in the rubrics of the Order. In many places consulted, the manner of acting and praying has not been determined, or two solutions have been offered, so that the celebrant can adapt the rite to the situation of the individuals and others who are present, according to his prudent pastoral judgment. The greatest freedom has been left in the invitations and intercessions, which can always be shortened or changed according to circumstances, or even enriched with other intentions so as to answer the particular situation either of the individuals (for example grief or joy that has occurred in the family of one of them) or others present (for example grief or joy common to the parish or town). It will also be for the celebrant to adapt the texts, changing gender and number, to suit each circumstance. Abbreviations ASPC The Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of their Pastoral Care R Appendix of the Ordo initiationis christianæ adultorum (Order of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church of Those Already Validly Baptized) RM The Roman Missal USA Ritual or Textual Adaptation for the Dioceses of the United States of America 67
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