THE APOSTOLATE
The Apostolate is open to all Catholic members, whether a Basic Member, Full Subscriber or Associate Subscriber. It has three Ranks; although Basic Members cannot reach level two, and Associates cannot become Knights / Dames. There is no requirement for a member to reach any particular level in the Apostolate to lead Guild initiatives, or to participate in committees. The Apostolate is a voluntary development of the spiritual life, practising habits which develop virtue, and applying that virtue to support Catholics in Policing.
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Ready to join the Apostolate? First, make sure you have at least a Basic Member account:
Self-enrol with a Basic Membership
Neophyte
The initial rank is for baptised Catholics who might not be practising or who wish to learn more about the Faith before progressing.
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Non-Catholic associate members can enrol once they are received into the Church with the sacrament of Baptism.
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Neophytes are encouraged to:
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utilise the available Catechetical resources, especially the
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add souls to the Purgatorial Society
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link with a Buddy to share the Guild experience with another member.
Self-assessed
Spiritual Warrior
At this rank, a member will:
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buddy with a Neophyte and support their journey
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attend a St. Michael's Mass in September​
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enrol in the Scapular of St. Michael
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answer submitted prayer requests.
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and have progressed in their spiritual life, performing a range of normative Catholic practises, including:
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morning/evening prayers
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regular family Rosary
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meat abstinence on Friday's
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establishing a personal fasting schedule
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frequenting the sacraments (Holy Communion and Confession)
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and have considered joining a public rosary.
Enrolled by chaplain
Knight / Dame
Carrying the greatest spiritual burden, the Knights / Dames will have progressed their spiritual lives and volunteering for the Guild to a level to qualify for dubbing by the Guild chaplain.
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Included are regular devotions to St. Michael, fasting, penance and pilgrimages.
PROMOTING THE GUILD
Many events around the Church, and beyond, provide an opportunity for participation as proud Catholics. ​ When any member such participates, they qualify for the 'Promoter' badge on their membership page. Example events are:
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Public Rosary
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Days with Mary
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Guild Masses
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Parish or Diocesan consultations.
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Please promote events outside the Guild which you feel Guild members might benefit from joining. Email: events@cpg.london.
CLERGY
The Guild recognises the sparsity of priests and the pressures on their time as they seek to save souls. We welcome the opportunity to create a reciprocal relationship with priests (especially those resident in London), to build strong relationships between members and parishes.
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There is no charge for the clergy to receive associate membership and become part-time Chaplains to the Guild. We ask that Chaplains offer masses for the Guild and its members (living and departed) as their mass book allows.