1. Sacrament of Service
Holy Orders

2. Consecrated to God’s People
The meaning of Ordination
Baptized men are ordained for permanent ministry in the Church as Bishops, priests, or deacons
Ordo- a person joined to a certain group, or order
The Priesthood of the Old Covenant
Tribe of Levi “their heritage was God”
Honored God with sacrifice and prayer
Prefigures the ordained ministry of today
Rite refers to priesthood of Old Testament
Jesus fulfills the Old Covenant
Jesus is the new “High Priest” (heaven is the sanctuary)
Jesus institutes the Church through which the sacrament of Holy Orders flows- Jesus passes his authority and mission to the Church

3. Priesthood of the New Covenant
Melchizdek’s priesthood prefigures the priesthood of Christ.
Offered bread and wine
One mediator between God and the human race
Gave himself as an offering for all
Different from the call of all to the common priesthood
Teach the faithful
Lead divine worship
Governing the Church

4. Representatives of Christ
Makes the presence of Christ known as
High priest
Shepherd
Teacher
Ordained for service not privilege
Washing of the feet

5. Degrees of Ordination The Bishop The Priest The Deacon
Office of the Episcopate
Although the Pope is a Bishop, the office of the Pope is called the Papacy.
The Priest
Office of Presbyter
The Deacon
Office of Deaconate

6. Episcopate (Episcopacy)
The role of Bishop
Receives the fullness of Holy Orders
Episcopal ordination (episcopate)
Member of the college of bishops
Visible head of the diocese
In the line of apostolic succession that extends to the apostles and therefore Christ
*Acts in “persona Christi” the person of Christ
Must be approved by the Pope

7. Presbyterium The role of the Priest Co-worker of the Bishop
Responsible to a particular Church or parish
Head of the parish is the “pastor”
Obedient to the assignment given to him by the Bishop of the diocese
*Acts in “persona Christi” the person of Christ
Celebrates liturgical prayer
Mass
Sacraments (except Holy Orders, Confirmation)
Liturgy of the Hours (daily)
Aka “Breviary”

8. Deaconate The role of the Deacon
Comes from the Greek word “diakonia” which means service.
Give service to the Church
Charity and good works
Liaison between the priest and the community
Ministry of the Word
Assists at the Liturgy
Types
Transitional
On the way to the priesthood
Permanent
Intend to remain deacons
Can be married but can not marry after ordination

9. Sacramental Rite Essential elements: Celebrant/ Minister Word Action
Prayer of consecration specific to the order
Action
Laying on of hands
Celebrant/ Minister
Bishop

10. Vows Celibacy Obedience NO vow of poverty Do not marry Laws of God
No romantic or sexual relationships
Obedience
Laws of God
To Pope
Local bishop
To their
NO vow of poverty

11. Graces of the Sacrament
The Grace of the Holy Spirit
Sacramental grace
Bishop
Strength
Model
Priest
Portray Christ
Deacon
Charity
The character of ordination is forever
Under very serious or special circumstances an ordained minister may be released of his duty and responsibility but does not become a lay person.

12. Last Supper Passover celebration Institution of the Eucharist
Commission of the Apostles to the priesthood