| Resolution Number: | 2003-D003 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution on Revision of the Catechism |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the catechism be changed in The Book of Common Prayer (page 847) to quote Micah 6:8 correctly:
"Question: What response did God require from the chosen people? Answer: God required the chosen people to be faithful; to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with their God."; and be it further
Resolved, That all future printings of The Book of Common Prayer include this correction in an erratum until a new edition is approved.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, 2003 (New York: General Convention, 2004), p. 679. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Dr. Louie Crew (Newark) |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #34 on Resolution D003 (Revision of the Catechism) and moved to refer the resolution to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D003)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the catechism be changed in The Book of Common Prayer (page 847) to quote Micah 6:8 correctly:
"Question: What response did God require from the chosen people? Answer: God
required the chosen people to be faithful; to love justice, to do
mercy, to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with
their God."
And be it further
Resolved, That all future printings of The Book of Common Prayer include this correction in an erratum until a new edition is approved.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #155)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #20 on HB Message #155 on Resolution D003 (Revision of the Catechism) and moved concurrence with referral to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #267)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Abstract: | The 74th General Convention refers to a Standing Commission a resolution to revise the catechism in The Book of Common Prayer. |
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