  The Enthronement is the official and social recognition of the rule of the Sacred Heart of Jesus over the Christian family, a recognition affirmed and outwardly expressed and made permanent by the solemn installation of this certificate, containing the image of the Divine Heart in a conspicuous place in the home, and by the Act of Consecration. Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Home is both a recommitment to a Christian way of life and a simple ceremony which signifies this commitment. The family proclaims that God who is present everywhere in this universe is personally present in the home and among family members. This public profession of faith and adoration is made to God whose love and compassion are manifested in a special way in the pierced heart of Christ. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in the Home is a recommitment of the whole family to Christ and is a source of strength and blessing for the family. It reminds parents of God’s love and care for them, and calls them to assume their Christian responsibility for one another, their children and the wider community. It places a strong emphasis on Eucharistic spirituality and forms families to participate in liturgical prayer. With its emphasis on the social reign of the Sacred Heart it encourages family members to become a leaven in our society, bring the message of Christ’s love to others and work to bring about a just and peaceful world. The Enthronement may take place not only in two parent families, but also in single parent families and in the homes of single and elderly people who live alone. Certificate of Enthronement included! |