1. Holy Orders

2. Sacraments of Service There are two sacraments of service:
A. Holy Orders
B. Holy Matrimony

3. 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 involves the laying on of a hand, with a prayer asking God to give the powers and ministry of a bishop, priest and deacon.

4. Consecration This word comes from the Latin. It means:
A. To set aside for a holy purpose
Through this consecration or ordination the minister of God serves the Church by word and deed.

5. Jesus the Son of God Jesus is the perfect mediator
The perfect High priest
Through Jesus a new covenant is established.
A perfect sacrifice is offered
A new people is formed
A new covenant is created

6. The Priest
The priest is ordained (incorporated) to act in the person of Christ.
The priest makes present Jesus’ ministry and actions through the ministerial priesthood

7. The Priest Through the ministerial priesthood the priest offers:
A. Prayers during the Liturgy
B. Represents Christ and the Church
C. Sanctify us
D. Offers the sacraments
E. Leads the community of faith.

8. St. Thomas on the Priesthood
A. Only Christ is the true High Priest
B. All others are ministers of Christ
The priesthood in the O.T announces Christ.
The priesthood in the N.T acts in the person of Christ.

9. Priesthood of believers
Like Christ we are anointed priest, prophet, and Kings
Through baptism we receive the priesthood of all believers.

10. Priesthood of Believers
Prophet: To announce and to denounce
Priest: We have the ability to offer prayers and spiritual sacrifices to God, (holiness)
King: We share the promise of eternal life in the kingdom of heaven

11. Priesthood of believers
Given to all who are baptized
We are all call:
A. to serve God and neighbor
B. To be witnesses
C. To live a holy life acceptable to God.

12. Ministerial priesthood
Is at the service of the common priesthood of believers.
It sanctifies the people of God, through the sacraments, word and deeds

13. Holy Orders Jesus Chose Apostles (those who are sent)
To continue his ministry on earth
He gave them the power to act in his name.

14. Holy Orders
The sacrament of mission through which Christ continues his presence through the ministry of the Bishop and priest.
This ministry is exercise until the end of time.

15. There are three degrees or orders
Episcopate = Bishop
Presbyterate = Priest
Diaconate = Deacon

16. Bishops Episcopos = overseer A. has the fullness of the priesthood
B. has the power to ordain, to teach, to rule
C. Successors of the Apostles
D. With the Pope guide the people of God to holiness, truth and the experience of God (Magisterium).

17. Priest Presbyter = elder
Priest are incorporated into the priesthood of Christ
A. They represent the bishop (subordinates)
B. They have the power to preach, and celebrate the sacraments and lead the people in worship.

18. Deacons There are two types
Transitional = those studying for the priesthood (celibate)
Permanent = Married or single Men who wish to serve the Church as ministers
Deacons do not share in the priesthood. They are ordain to ministry (service).

19. Deacons Some of the Deacon’s functions are: Preach Baptize
Proclaim the word of God
Witness marriage union
Lead funerals
Assist the Bishop or the priest in the liturgy
Serve as chaplains

20. Sunday
The day of the Lord is the perfect day for the celebration of Holy Orders
The faithful is invited to participate at ordinations.

21. Effects
Strength
Grace
INDELABLE MARK = to act in the person of Christ

22. The End