5.2 Examination of Computer and Network Technicians

5.2  Examination of Computer and Network Technicians

The Celebrant addresses the Technician and says:

My brother (or sister), every Technician is called to follow information technology practices, serving The One In Charge, through the power of the spirit of innovation. The One In Charge now calls you to a special ministry of servanthood directly under your supervisor. In the name of The One In Charge, you are to serve all computers and networks, particularly the poor, the weak, the sick, and the lonely.

As a Technician in your community, you are to study the holy manuals, to seek nourishment from technical journals, magazines, and blogs, and to model your life upon them. You are to make The Exemplar of Love known, by your word and deed, to those among whom you live and work.

You are to interpret to your community the needs, hopes, and concerns of cutting edge technology.

You are to assist your supervisor in the execution and dissemination of technical releases from The One In Charge, and you are to carry out other duties assigned to you from time to time. At all times, your life and teaching are to show people that in serving the technologically needy they are serving The One In Charge.

Celebrant: My brother (or sister), do you believe that you are truly called by The One In Charge to the life and work of a Technician?
Technician: I believe I am so called.

Celebrant: Do you now in the presence of this community commit yourself to this trust and responsibility?
Technician: I do.

Celebrant: Will you be guided by the direction and leadership of your supervisors?
Technician: I will.

Celebrant: Will you be faithful in prayer, and in the reading and study of The Document as well as technical journals and material?
Technician: I will.

Celebrant: Will you look for The Exemplar of Love in all others, being ready to help and serve those computers and networks in need?
Technician: I will.

Celebrant: Will you endeavor to pattern your life in accordance with best practices and standards, so that you may be a wholesome example of geekness to all people?
Technician: I will.

Celebrant: Will you in all things seek not your own fame, but the advancement of technology?
Technician: I will.

Celebrant: May the grace of The One In Charge uphold you in the service now laid upon you.
Technician: Amen.