Then, too, in case of death, the date of death should be noted on the certificate, and this in turn is to be sent to the monastery or convent, so that the community may pray for the deceased Oblate Novice. A year after their enrollment as Oblate Novices, they may make their Final Oblation as Oblates of Saint Benedict upon mutual agreement with their Director of 0blates. This act of Final Oblation makes them full fledged Oblates of Saint Benedict for life, or for as long as they desire to remain Oblates. If at any time they wish to transfer their affiliation to some other monastery or convent, they may do so with the permission of the superior of the monastery or convent to which they are affiliated and the pe rmission of the superior of the monastery or convent to which they wish to transfer, but the Act of Oblation need not be made anew. The form of Final Oblation is prepared beforehand.
Arrangement is made to have the ceremony in a church or chapel or other fitting place.
The abbot of the monastery or the Mother Superior of the convent, or anyone delegated by either of them, conducts the ceremony. When additional solemnity is desired, this can be done by way of lighted candles on the altar or table, appropriate Scripture readings, a homily, prayers of petition and the like, or especially by celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice, at which the new Oblates receive Holy Communion. Invocation of the Holy Spirit Those about to make their Final Oblation come before the officiant, carrying their form of Oblation. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love.