Once you have been officially accepted as a member of the St. James Society, we strongly suggest that before you leave the parish where you have served in your home diocese that a “Missioning Ceremony and Celebration" be arranged with your Bishop and the Director. This ceremony should be in the local parish in the presence of parishioners, fellow diocesan priests and, if possible, the bishop as well. This is an ideal way of awakening them to the missionary dimension of the Church at diocesan and parochial levels. It will also help the parish to feel its own role and presence in the mission you will be fulfilling. Their enthusiasm in supporting your work there can be kindled through videos, photos, various blogs and social media as well as emails that you send back to them. This continuing connection has often provided the initiative for incorporating a missionary component into catechetical programs in your former parish. It can also generate financial support for projects you may want to undertake in your missionary assignment.