HOLY ORDERS

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. It is a sacrament of service ordered to the good of others. God calls certain men to these sacred offices to bring people to God and God to people. Let us continue to pray that more men will respond with generous hearts to this beautiful call to serve God and his holy people.

 

If you feel called to this vocation of service please contact or reach out to the pastor so we can support and encourage you along the way. It is worth it if you are called!

Type

Sacrament of Service

Signs

Changes for each order but includes, Laying on of Hands, Prayer of Ordination and Anointing with Sacred Chrism

Scriptural Foundations

Mark 3:13-19, Acts 6:6, 1 Tim 4:14; 5:22, 2 Tim 1:6

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