the catholic oath of supremacy and allegiance to jesus christ, king of the universe
The parts in red can be adapted for different circumstances. I wrote this with the inclusion of England (my country) to show you a model of what can be said. One may place their hand on the Holy Bible or hold a Crucifix whilst professing this Oath. It can be said on the Solemnity of Christ the King, every day, or at various times. It can be adapted for multiple persons, like in a family situation. The places where the name of the swearer are marked, the name of the family can be used instead. It may be ideal, if possible, to profess this Oath before an image of Christ the King, or of the Sacred Heart, or failing that, before any image of Our Blessed Lord. Please note that I wrote this Oath. It does not have the sanction of the Church or any spiritual benefits attached to it. I felt inspired to compose it. If anything here is inspired by God, all credit goes to Him alone. I pray this Oath may be helpful in some way to those who use it.
- Mark
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The Catholic or Universal Kingship of Jesus Christ:
I, NN, do utterly testify and declare in my conscience and profess with my heart that the Divine Majesty of Our Sacred Lord Jesus Christ is the only Supreme and Catholic Emperor, King, Prince and Governor of this Realm of England, and of all other His Divine Majesty's dominions and countries, that is to say, of the whole world and its peoples, and of Heaven above with its Angels and Saints, of Purgatory and the Holy Souls, and of Hell below with its damned and the devils, and of this family and of my person.
The Church:
I do utterly testify and declare in my conscience and profess with my heart that the Divine Majesty of Our Sacred Lord Jesus Christ is the Only, True, Supreme Head of the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church, and that no foreign power, spiritual or temporal, hath any supremacy over the Church. I do also utterly declare that there is one Vicar of Jesus Christ on earth, the Supreme Roman Pontiff, to whom the true governance of the Church is committed, and I reject and denounce any person, whether he be prince or pauper, who claims supremacy over the Holy Church. I promise obedience to the Shepherds of the Church, and to the holy Magisterium, and profess that all whatsoever the Church teaches as binding upon me is the solemn Truth and Revelation of my King, Jesus Christ, and I accept, with all my intellect and will, these teachings as necessary for my salvation. I do also utterly declare that the Catholic Religion is the one, true Religion of Jesus Christ, and that all other religions are false, of the Devil and reprobate and leadeth to damnation. And I pray my Lord the King to convert the adherents of these false religions to the Catholic Religion.
The World and the Country:
I do utterly testify and declare in my conscience and profess with my heart that the Divine Majesty of Our Sacred Lord Jesus Christ is the true King of each and every nation upon earth, and that all nations must proclaim Jesus Christ as King and Lord. I testify that He is the true King of this Realm of England, and that those who govern us, namely the Crown and its Ministers and the Parliament of this Kingdom are called to profess publicly the Catholic Faith. I also recognise that I am called to pray for this England and to love her and defend her if required. I also recognise that I am called to pray for the Sovereign, and to show him (her) the respect, deference and honour due to his (her) office as the Head of State and I also recognise that the Sovereign rules by the Grace of God. Even so, I cannot recognise the Sovereign as Supreme Governor of the Church of England, nor do I recognise the validity of the Church of England, her sacraments, saving Baptism, or her ordinations, since Holy Mother Church hath declared them invalid.
I likewise testify that the ways of the world are evil and of the Devil. I condemn and denounce the vices of the world, especially those immoral practises esteemed by the governments of the world, namely abortion, homosexuality, the attack on the family and on marriage, the destruction of the family, the confusion of gender, and the sexualisation of children. And I denounce the authoritarian laws of the governments of the world, and of this England. I also reject the establishment of the New World Order, which is nothing other than the government of Antichrist. Whilst I bear no hatred for those involved in any of these things, and I pray for their conversion and for mercy on the Day of Judgment, nevertheless I ask the good King of Heaven to judge them according to their works for the sake not only of His Divine Justice, but for those they oppress, injure, insult, offend, rob, confuse, attack and the like.
Family and Person:
Therefore, having sworn the Lord's supremacy over these things, do I lastly testify that He is the true King over my person, and that He alone created me, and hath brought me into the noble Kingdom of the Church through baptism. Every member of mine was made by Him for His glory, and I pray that I use them only for His pleasure and not to oppose Him in anything. I know also that He is the King of my family, and that my family should and ought to be centred about Him. Therefore, I beseech His Sacred Majesty to be the Head of this family, and that He may bless us and conform us to His Perfect Image. May He not suffer us to be parted from His grace, nor from His help, but may He send legions of Angels to stand guard of this family, and may they shield us from the assaults of the Devil and his satellites on earth.
Our Lady:
Yet, do I recognise that it would not please Our King shouldst I not make mention of our most beloved Queen, Mary Most Holy. For He, in His Providence, hath set Her over all these things also, not in contradiction to His Kingship but to glorify His Name, that a Handmaid shouldst be made Queen over all. To the Immaculate Queen of Heaven and Earth do I also swear fealty, most especially since She has taken this England to be Her special possession, and is rightly the true Queen of England, even from ancient days. I know that She is also my Mother, and cares for me each day, so will I show Her the deference, honour, respect, love etc., that is befitting the Mother of God, the Queen of the Universe, the Queen of Families, and the Most Pure Model of familial life and faithfulness to the Lord. For this, I know, pleases much my King, and glorifies Him, Who through this Handmaid hath worked wonders, and hath made Her the glory of the Church. For by Her, He hath crushed the head of Satan and continueth to crush him, that His Church may advance in faith, peace, holiness and joy.
Renouncing of Satan:
Thus, do I renounce any fealty, ties, bonds, oaths, pacts, etc., to the Prince of Hell, or to any of his diabolical ministers, whether angelic or human. I renounce his works, powers, miracles, lies, etc., and all his pomp. I resist his temptations and crafty ways that lead to sin, to death and thus to Hell. For on the Day of the Lord, he shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, into the Prison of the Damned, whilst the Saints ascend to the Palace of Jesus Christ, there to be made princes over all the Lord hath made.
Witness of the Oath:
May, therefore, my Guardian Angel and my Patron Saint, and indeed all the Saints, and those here present, bear witness to this Oath, with which I, NN, seek to swear and profess, and may they help me each day to progress further to the fulfilment of this Oath, that is, that I may ascend, with them, to the Beatific Vision whence I shall see the King of the Universe and contemplate His Face, burning with holy fire and ever full of beauty, wisdom, paternity, power, mercy, love, etc.
Conclusion:
I, NN, do swear this Oath on this 26th day of November, in the Year of Our Lord and King Jesus Christ 2017, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, in the fifth year of the Pontificate of Our Holy Father, Francis, and in the XX year of my life. So help me God, the volume of the Holy Bible and the Holy and Life-giving Cross of Jesus Christ. Amen
- Mark
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The Catholic or Universal Kingship of Jesus Christ:
I, NN, do utterly testify and declare in my conscience and profess with my heart that the Divine Majesty of Our Sacred Lord Jesus Christ is the only Supreme and Catholic Emperor, King, Prince and Governor of this Realm of England, and of all other His Divine Majesty's dominions and countries, that is to say, of the whole world and its peoples, and of Heaven above with its Angels and Saints, of Purgatory and the Holy Souls, and of Hell below with its damned and the devils, and of this family and of my person.
The Church:
I do utterly testify and declare in my conscience and profess with my heart that the Divine Majesty of Our Sacred Lord Jesus Christ is the Only, True, Supreme Head of the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church, and that no foreign power, spiritual or temporal, hath any supremacy over the Church. I do also utterly declare that there is one Vicar of Jesus Christ on earth, the Supreme Roman Pontiff, to whom the true governance of the Church is committed, and I reject and denounce any person, whether he be prince or pauper, who claims supremacy over the Holy Church. I promise obedience to the Shepherds of the Church, and to the holy Magisterium, and profess that all whatsoever the Church teaches as binding upon me is the solemn Truth and Revelation of my King, Jesus Christ, and I accept, with all my intellect and will, these teachings as necessary for my salvation. I do also utterly declare that the Catholic Religion is the one, true Religion of Jesus Christ, and that all other religions are false, of the Devil and reprobate and leadeth to damnation. And I pray my Lord the King to convert the adherents of these false religions to the Catholic Religion.
The World and the Country:
I do utterly testify and declare in my conscience and profess with my heart that the Divine Majesty of Our Sacred Lord Jesus Christ is the true King of each and every nation upon earth, and that all nations must proclaim Jesus Christ as King and Lord. I testify that He is the true King of this Realm of England, and that those who govern us, namely the Crown and its Ministers and the Parliament of this Kingdom are called to profess publicly the Catholic Faith. I also recognise that I am called to pray for this England and to love her and defend her if required. I also recognise that I am called to pray for the Sovereign, and to show him (her) the respect, deference and honour due to his (her) office as the Head of State and I also recognise that the Sovereign rules by the Grace of God. Even so, I cannot recognise the Sovereign as Supreme Governor of the Church of England, nor do I recognise the validity of the Church of England, her sacraments, saving Baptism, or her ordinations, since Holy Mother Church hath declared them invalid.
I likewise testify that the ways of the world are evil and of the Devil. I condemn and denounce the vices of the world, especially those immoral practises esteemed by the governments of the world, namely abortion, homosexuality, the attack on the family and on marriage, the destruction of the family, the confusion of gender, and the sexualisation of children. And I denounce the authoritarian laws of the governments of the world, and of this England. I also reject the establishment of the New World Order, which is nothing other than the government of Antichrist. Whilst I bear no hatred for those involved in any of these things, and I pray for their conversion and for mercy on the Day of Judgment, nevertheless I ask the good King of Heaven to judge them according to their works for the sake not only of His Divine Justice, but for those they oppress, injure, insult, offend, rob, confuse, attack and the like.
Family and Person:
Therefore, having sworn the Lord's supremacy over these things, do I lastly testify that He is the true King over my person, and that He alone created me, and hath brought me into the noble Kingdom of the Church through baptism. Every member of mine was made by Him for His glory, and I pray that I use them only for His pleasure and not to oppose Him in anything. I know also that He is the King of my family, and that my family should and ought to be centred about Him. Therefore, I beseech His Sacred Majesty to be the Head of this family, and that He may bless us and conform us to His Perfect Image. May He not suffer us to be parted from His grace, nor from His help, but may He send legions of Angels to stand guard of this family, and may they shield us from the assaults of the Devil and his satellites on earth.
Our Lady:
Yet, do I recognise that it would not please Our King shouldst I not make mention of our most beloved Queen, Mary Most Holy. For He, in His Providence, hath set Her over all these things also, not in contradiction to His Kingship but to glorify His Name, that a Handmaid shouldst be made Queen over all. To the Immaculate Queen of Heaven and Earth do I also swear fealty, most especially since She has taken this England to be Her special possession, and is rightly the true Queen of England, even from ancient days. I know that She is also my Mother, and cares for me each day, so will I show Her the deference, honour, respect, love etc., that is befitting the Mother of God, the Queen of the Universe, the Queen of Families, and the Most Pure Model of familial life and faithfulness to the Lord. For this, I know, pleases much my King, and glorifies Him, Who through this Handmaid hath worked wonders, and hath made Her the glory of the Church. For by Her, He hath crushed the head of Satan and continueth to crush him, that His Church may advance in faith, peace, holiness and joy.
Renouncing of Satan:
Thus, do I renounce any fealty, ties, bonds, oaths, pacts, etc., to the Prince of Hell, or to any of his diabolical ministers, whether angelic or human. I renounce his works, powers, miracles, lies, etc., and all his pomp. I resist his temptations and crafty ways that lead to sin, to death and thus to Hell. For on the Day of the Lord, he shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, into the Prison of the Damned, whilst the Saints ascend to the Palace of Jesus Christ, there to be made princes over all the Lord hath made.
Witness of the Oath:
May, therefore, my Guardian Angel and my Patron Saint, and indeed all the Saints, and those here present, bear witness to this Oath, with which I, NN, seek to swear and profess, and may they help me each day to progress further to the fulfilment of this Oath, that is, that I may ascend, with them, to the Beatific Vision whence I shall see the King of the Universe and contemplate His Face, burning with holy fire and ever full of beauty, wisdom, paternity, power, mercy, love, etc.
Conclusion:
I, NN, do swear this Oath on this 26th day of November, in the Year of Our Lord and King Jesus Christ 2017, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, in the fifth year of the Pontificate of Our Holy Father, Francis, and in the XX year of my life. So help me God, the volume of the Holy Bible and the Holy and Life-giving Cross of Jesus Christ. Amen