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80 MEMBERSHIP CHAPTER 13
Legion spirituality, which is a real appreciation of and reliance on the
Holy Spirit and on True Devotion to His Spouse, the Blessed Virgin
Mary, nurtured on the Bread of Life, the Eucharist.
When these two forces come into conflict, the spirit of the Legion
will prevail. Daily carrying their Master’s cross, legionaries will
effectively fight the modern softness, permissiveness, and weakness
which is ruining our society today, and will finally triumph.” (Father
Aedan McGrath, S.S.C.)

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MEMBERSHIP

1. The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who:
(a) faithfully practise their religion;
(b) are animated by the desire to fulfil their role in the
Church’s apostolate through membership of the Legion;
(c) are prepared to fulfil each and every duty which active
member ship of the Legion involves.

2. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for
member ship in a praesidium.

3. Candidates under 18 years of age can only be received in
Junior praesidia.(See chapter 36)

4. No one shall be admitted as a candidate for membership
of the Legion of Mary until the President of the praesidium,
to which admission is sought, is, after careful enquiry,
satisfied that the person seeking admission fulfils the
conditions required.
5. A satisfactory probation of at least three months is
required before the candidate can be enrolled in the ranks of
the legionaries, but from the first the candidate can partici -
pate fully in the works of the Legion.

6. A copy of the Tessera shall be given to every candidate.