V.   Sacraments

Convocation is the twelfth of the fourteen (14) Cardinal Sacraments also known as the Ways of Heaven. The Sacrament of Convocation is a way of sacred action unlocked through the presence of the seven (7) Keys of Heaven within the Sacrament itself. The Sacrament of Convocation is especially present in the most sacred Apostolic Life Sacrament of Natal. The Sacrament of Convocation may also be granted and conferred on its own in accordance with these Canons and associated approved liturgy.

The purpose of the sacrament of Convocation is the formal summons to attendance the members of a sacred body in accordance with these canons and associated approved liturgy. The meaning of Convocation is derived from the Latin word convoco meaning “to call meeting of”.

The sacrament of Convocation comprises the completion of three separate and deliberate Acts in order: Act One being the Act of Summons, Act Two being the Act of Attendance and Act Three being the Act of Assembly:

(i) The Act of Summons as Act One is the formal call to all members of a parliament to come to parliament at an allotted time and place; and

(ii) The Act of Attendance as Act Two is the demand that all who are elected to office in the parliament are are to attend parliament; and

(iii) The Act of Assembly as Act Three is the assembly of parliament, including the opening and closing ceremonies.