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: As a co-worker of the order of bishops he is consecrated to preach the Gospel, to celebrate divine worship, especially the Eucharist from which his ministry draws its strength, and to be a shepherd of the faithful. 329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry? 1568
A priest, although ordained for a universal mission, exercises his ministry in a particular Church. This ministry is pursued in sacramental brotherhood with other priests who form the “presbyterate”. In communion with the bishop, and depending upon him, they bear responsibility for the particular Church. 330. What is the effect of the ordination to the diaconate? 1569-1571, 1596
The deacon, configured to Christ the servant of all, is ordained for service to the Church. He carries out this service under the authority of his proper bishop by the ministry of the Word, of divine worship, of pastoral care and of charity.