Title: The Definition of the Sacrament of Holy Orders - St George Roman Catholic Parish, Apache Junction, AZ
Headings: The Definition of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
The Definition of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
322. What is the sacrament of Holy Orders?
323. Why is this sacrament called Holy Orders?
324. What place does the sacrament of Holy Orders have in the divine plan of salvation?
325. What are the degrees that make up the sacrament of Holy Orders?
326. What is the effect of episcopal ordination?
327. What is the office confided to a Bishop in a particular Church?
328. What is the effect of ordination to the priesthood?
329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry?
330. What is the effect of the ordination to the diaconate?
331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?
332. Who can confer this sacrament?
333. Who can receive this sacrament?
334. Is it necessary to be celibate to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders?
335. What are the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders?
336. With what authority is the priestly ministry exercised?
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Content: The Definition of the Sacrament of Holy Orders - St George Roman Catholic Parish, Apache Junction, AZ
The Definition of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness. 322. What is the sacrament of Holy Orders? 1536
It 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. 323. Why is this sacrament called Holy Orders? 1537-1538
Orders designates an ecclesial body into which one enters by means of a special consecration (ordination). Through a special gift of the Holy Spirit, this sacrament enables the ordained to exercise a sacred power in the name and with the authority of Christ for the service of the People of God. 324. What place does the sacrament of Holy Orders have in the divine plan of salvation?