Documents

Foundational Texts

The canonical and normative documents governing our life and mission

Complete Document Library

All documents are promulgated by the General Chapter or the Superior General with his Council

Constitution

Constitutiones Servorum Pentecostis

The fundamental law of the Congregation, establishing identity, nature, spirituality, governance, membership, and apostolate. Promulgated Pentecost 2026.

  • 10 Titles, 38 Articles
  • Pontifical right status
  • Three public vows
  • Linguistic apostolate defined

Formation Program

Ratio Institutionis

The complete program of human, spiritual, intellectual, pastoral, linguistic, and intercultural formation from postulancy through ongoing formation.

  • 5 stages of formation
  • 9–12 year total duration
  • Language proficiency standards
  • Field immersion requirements

Linguistic Methodology

Directorium Methodologiae Linguisticae

Standard methodologies for documentation, analysis, translation, revitalization, and digital archiving of indigenous languages.

  • 18 parts, comprehensive scope
  • Ethical foundations (FPIC)
  • Translation methodology
  • Digital tools and archiving

Rule of Common Life

Regulae Vitae Communis

The daily order governing prayer, work, study, meals, recreation, silence, and fraternity in all houses of the Congregation.

  • 18 parts, detailed norms
  • Daily schedule template
  • Liturgical observances
  • Particular Pentecost customs

Financial Administration

Manuale de Administratione Bonorum Temporalium

Comprehensive handbook for the stewardship of temporal goods, budgeting, accounting, procurement, and ethical financial management.

  • 20 parts, full coverage
  • Canon law compliance
  • Grant management
  • Risk and audit protocols

Intercultural Protocols

Directorium pro Relationibus Interculturalibus

Ethical, cultural, and practical protocols for all relations with indigenous peoples, including FPIC, knowledge systems, and sacred ceremonies.

  • 18 parts, ethical framework
  • UNDRIP implementation
  • Indigenous data sovereignty
  • Conflict resolution

Sacred Linguistics Commission

Statuta Commissionis Pontificiae pro Linguistica Sacra

Statutes of the Pontifical Commission ensuring doctrinal fidelity and linguistic accuracy in all sacred translation work.

  • 16 parts, detailed procedures
  • Biblical & liturgical norms
  • Approbation process
  • Indigenous theological consultants

Complementary Norms

Normae Complementariae

Particular norms promulgated by the General Chapter for the application of the Constitution to specific circumstances.

  • Updated per General Chapter
  • Regional adaptations
  • Emergency provisions
  • Amendment procedures