1. Sacraments 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 role of Bishop – Office of the Episcopate – Although the Pope is a Bishop, the office of the Pope is called the Papacy. The role of the Priest – Office of Presbyter The role of the Deacon – Office of Deaconate

6. Episcopate 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 – 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. Graces of the Sacrament The Grace of the Holy Spirit – Sacramental grace Bishop – Strength – Model Priest – Model – 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.