Opening of the Chapter

Q. Br. Master of ceremonies, why are we assembled today?
A. Commander, to work for the propagation of the order and of the Christian faith.
Q. Are we in a state of grace?
A. Commander, we invoke the Holy Spirit for this purpose.
Q. What time is it?
A. The break of day, the dawn is appearing and the knights have finished their rounds.
My Comrades, since it is so, the chapter is open. (here all prostrate themselves and rise again)

The Postulant prostrates himself at the door of the temple, strikes seven blows at the door.
Q. See who strikes at the door of the temple.
A. It is a Br. Knight Rose a small cross symbol who asks to be received and admitted into the order of Palestine.
Q. Ask him if he is in a state of grace?
A. We will invoke the Holy Spirit so that he may bestow upon him the necessary grace. (the Recipient is brought in.)
here all the knights rise and kneel with the Recipient and the Veni Creator is said, after which all the Knights rise and stand to order.
Q. What do you ask?
Of what religion are you?
(the statutes are read to him)