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Holy Orders |
Holy
Orders 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; thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes
three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. (CCC,
1536)
Holy Orders are directed toward the salvation of others; if they
contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to
others that they do so. They confer a particular mission in the
Church and serve to build up the People of God. (CCC, 1534)
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St.
Paul said to his disciple Timothy: "I remind you to
rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on
of my hands" (2 Tim 1:6), and "If any one aspires to the
office of bishop, he desires a noble task."
(1
Tim 3:1) To Titus he said: "This is why I left you in Crete,
that you amend what was defective, and appoint presbyters in every
town, as I directed you" (Titus 1:5). (CCC, 1590)
The Church confers the sacrament of Holy Orders only on baptized
men (viri), whose suitability for the exercise of the ministry has
been duly recognized. Church authority alone has the
responsibility and right to call someone to receive the sacrament
of Holy Orders. (CCC, 1598)
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Interested in Knowing More?
Please feel free to contact any of our parish priests. They
will be happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.
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Fr. John Metzinger
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340-0691 Ext. 104
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Fr. Dan Letourneau
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340-0691 Ext. 106
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