1. Chapter 15: Ordained Lifestyles

2. All vocations witness to God’s love and call us to care ► Jesus gave these callings:  Preach my message  Continue my mission  Do this – through the signs I’ve given you

3. The Ordained Ministry ► ► Jesus’ Apostles were the first called to the ministry (Matt 4:18 – 20) ► ► Jesus stated the role of their ministry at the Last Supper (Luke 22:17 – 20) (p. 289) ► ► Leadership in the sacramental life of the Church – the Eucharist Pope John Paul II (p. 290)

4. Clergy continue Jesus’ actions ► Bishops, priests, & permanent deacons use the Sacraments to continue Jesus’ work

5. Roles of Ordained Ministers ► Leaders : carrying on the work of the apostles ► Mediators : putting people in touch with God (p. 291) ► Servants : becoming like Jesus (p. 292)

6. Sacraments and Ordained Life ► By Baptism, all Christians share in Jesus’ priestly ministry of service ► The Eucharist celebrates Jesus’ presence among us and is central to all ministry ► The Sacrament of Holy Orders  Consecrates priests with God’s special grace to continue Jesus’ mission  Is a permanent gift involving a lifetime commitment

7. Different degrees of priestly consecration ► Popes and bishops (p. 293)  Most fully consecrated  Usually preside at confirmation  Ordain new priests  Oversee a Church territory

8. Oscar Romero ► 1977 – 1980 Archbishop of San Salvador ► He became a friend of the peasants and those who spoke out against the govt. ► They attempted to silence him by making threats on his life ► Assassinated him while he was saying mass (p. 294/video)

9. Different degrees of priestly consecration ► Priests  Preside at the Eucharist (consecrate the host)  Reconciliation  Last rites  Other sacraments  Baptism, marriage, funeral services funeral services *Pastor of a parish (p. 298)

10. Being a Priest ► Signs of a call to the priesthood  Being recommended by others  Having the necessary health, motivation, and personal qualities  Wanting to live and to love others in this way of life

11. Different degrees of priestly consecration ► Deacon  Help with mass / read gospel / give homily  Baptism  Marriage  Funeral services *Help with parish duties (p. 297)

12. Being a Permanent Deacon ► In the early church  Proclaim God’s word  Assist at the liturgy  Do works of charity ► Women in the early church could be deaconesses, whose ministry was service Many Catholics would like to see the ministry of deaconess restored

13. Today’s Catholic Deacons ► Are transitional or permanent ► Are prepared for at least three years; ordained for life ► Participate to a degree in the Sacrament of Holy Orders ► Help preside at the sacraments and other rites, lead prayer, give homilies ► May be single (must remain celibate and may later become a priest) or be already married ► Must be a certain age and, if a permanent deacon, may pursue a secular job