The
Handbook states that the extension of the Legion forms an important
part of the work of a Curia. (See Legion Handbook, Government of the
Legion). 1. Enlist the prayers of both active and auxiliary legionaries and others for this intention; 2. List the Parishes in their area where the Legion is not yet established; 3. Each month appoint two legionaries to visit the Parish Priest of at least one of these Parishes; 4. Having obtained permission from the Parish Priest, send in a team of legionaries to help with the establishment of a Praesidium; 5. Give the Extension team guidelines such as the following for carrying out this work: a. Contact people after Masses with invitations to a first meeting: b. Visit those who give their names; c. Hold first meeting with specific duties for the members of the team: d. Give special attention to Allocation of Work. A variety of works should be offered. The second meeting should be set for the following week on a day suitable to most people present; e. Members of the Extension team should work with the new legionaries, in this way training them in the apostolate and imbuing them with the spirit of the Legion; f. Acting Officers should be selected as soon as possible and clearly briefed on their duties and made aware of the grace of office; NOTE: The new Praesidium having been affiliated, it is vital that the Curia maintain contact with it. From Some Handbook Reflections |