1. Holy Orders November 15 th, 2009

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3. Holy Orders Marriage to the Church A Sacrament –C–Created by God

4. The Early Church The apostles were the first Bishops. The Church grew. And they needed help. So they ordained Priests and Deacons.

5. Bishops Heir to the apostles. Continue Christ’s work.

6. Priests Persona Christi –CCC 1564 Minister the Sacraments Hebrews 5:1-4

7. Deacons Preach the gospel Serve the material needs of the community Acts 6:1-6

8. Celibacy Priests and Bishops 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Matthew 19:11-12

9. Persona Christi Person of Christ / Image of Christ –CCC 1564

10. Discussion Questions Why do you have to be a ‘real man’ to be a priest? “A priest is a man of prayer.” Why is prayer so important for a priest’s life? What did the priest do for the victim in the accident scene? This film had many images of the Eucharist. Why is the Eucharist so essential to priesthood? Jesus called fishermen, not the wisest or richest. Do you think they could have imagined what they would accomplish? “Do not be afraid.” What do you think people today are most afraid of? Why is it important not to be afraid when following Christ? Loneliness is a common concern for those discerning a priestly vocation. Did the priests in the film seem lonely to you? Why or why not? Every Christian has a vocation. What is a vocation, and what are some ways to discern a vocation more clearly?