Book of Common Prayer (page 558)

Concerning the Service

This order is for use when a priest is being instituted and inducted as
the rector of a parish. It may also be used for the installation of
deans and canons of cathedrals, or the inauguration of other ministries,
diocesan or parochial, including vicars of missions and assistant
ministers. Alterations in the service are then made according to
circumstances.

The chief minister is normally the bishop; but, if necessary, a deputy
may be appointed. The bishop, when present, is the chief celebrant of
the Eucharist. In the bishop's absence, a priest being inducted is the
chief celebrant.

Other priests, if any, who serve in the same congregation also stand
with the chief celebrant at the Altar, and deacons assist according to
their order.

Lay persons from the congregation read the Old Testament Lesson and the
Epistle, and perform other actions as indicated in the rubrics. A
deacon or priest reads the Gospel. Other clergy of the diocese
participate in this celebration as an expression of the collegiality of
the ministry in which they share.

Ministers of other Churches may appropriately be invited to
participate.

The new minister, if a deacon, should read the Gospel, prepare the
elements at the Offertory, assist the celebration at the Altar, and
dismiss the congregation.

A lay person being instituted should read one of the Lessons and assist
where appropriate.

Additional Directions are on page 564.