Brown scapular questions

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I realize that there are many similar threads on CAF, but after skimming I did not see one that addressed my questions specificially.

I am aware of an obligation for those enrolled to pray either the Little Office of Mary or the rosary each day; however, I have also heard that children are often automatically enrolled at their First Communion (and may not even remember it), and this is confusing to me as I don’t see how a 7-year-old could be expected to meet this expectation. Am I simply misinformed about what is and isn’t required?

This is probably a silly question, but: does anyone have a problem with scapulars going rancid? I work at a ranch and I also have a mowing job. I wear a 4-way medal that I have to clean once a week because it gets so dirty. If a metal necklace can smell bad, I can imagine how horrible a piece of wool could get. 😛
 
Also, my priest said that the enrollment was simple and could be done after Mass. However, I have found websites for the Rite of Enrollment that make it appear to be a little more complicated. How do I know if I have been “properly” enrolled?
 
It’s my understanding that this requirement (to pray either the Little Office or 5 decades of the Rosary) as well as to live chastely according to your state in life, is required to receive what’s called the Sabbatine privilege (quick deliverance from purgatory) but not for simple enrollment in the Scapular. And yes, there is a special set of prayers that a priest must pray, which includes him personally placing the Scapular on you, in order to be enrolled-a simple “bless this scapular, amen” won’t do. But this is all just my understanding, which could be incorrect. Talk to a solid priest, preferably a Carmelite, and he’ll clear it up 👍.
 
Here’s the short formula for blessing and investiture of brown scapular:
Priest - Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.
Respondent - And grant us Thy salvation.
P - Lord, hear my prayer.
R - And let my cry come unto Thee.
P - The Lord be with you.
R - And with your Spirit.
P - Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, sanctify + by Thy power these scapulars, which for love of Thee and for love of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Thy servants will wear devoutly, so that through the intercession of the same Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and protected against the evil spirit, they persevere until death in Thy grace. Thou who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
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THE PRIEST SPRINKLES WITH HOLY WATER THE SCAPULAR AND THE PERSON(S) BEING ENROLLED. HE THEN INVESTS HIM (THEM), SAYING:
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P - Receive this blessed scapular and beseech the Blessed Virgin that through Her merits, you may wear it without stain. May it defend you against all adversity and accompany you to eternal life. Amen.
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AFTER INVESTITURE THE PRIEST CONTINUES WITH THE PRAYERS:
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P - I, by the power vested in me, admit you to participate in all the spiritual benefits obtained through the mercy of Jesus Christ by the Religious Order of Mount Carmel. In the name of the Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy Ghost. + Amen.
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May God Almighty, the Creator of Heaven and earth, bless + you, He who has deigned to join you to the Confraternity of the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel; we beseech Her to crush the head of the ancient serpent so that you may enter into possession of your eternal heritage through Christ our Lord.
R - Amen.
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THE PRIEST THEN SPRINKLES AGAIN WITH HOLY WATER THE PERSON(S) ENROLLED.
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Just my opinion. Since investiture is for life, children who are invested may take up the responsibility attach to the promise of brown scapular when they become adult.

Here’s what my scapular looks like:



The plastic is hollow and there is a cloth inside. Its small size and plastic covering makes it easy to clean and prevent it from being soaked with sweat.
 
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