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Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a mission from God to create church leaders such as priests, deacons, and bishops, evolving from early Christian communal leadership to formal ordination rites. It involves a sacred act of consecration through the laying on of hands by a bishop, with three degrees: deacon, priest, and bishop, each with specific roles and responsibilities. Holy Orders grants special grace to the ordained, enabling them to perform sacraments and serve the Church effectively.

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Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a mission from God to create church leaders such as priests, deacons, and bishops, evolving from early Christian communal leadership to formal ordination rites. It involves a sacred act of consecration through the laying on of hands by a bishop, with three degrees: deacon, priest, and bishop, each with specific roles and responsibilities. Holy Orders grants special grace to the ordained, enabling them to perform sacraments and serve the Church effectively.

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HOLY ORDERS

Sacrament
PALMA - FABELLO - JAPOS - BOLLOZOS
What is Holy Orders?
The Sacrament of Holy Orders is the mission by which God has
entrusted to his Apostles and continues to be exercised in the
Church until the end of time.

This sacrament is used to create leaders for the church such as


priests, deacons and bishops
Brief History
Jesus taught his disciples that greatness comes through
serving others, and early Christian communities focused
on ministry rather than formal priesthood, with
leadership shared collectively. By the third century, the
Church developed an organizational structure with
presbyters, bishops, and deacons, marking the shift to
formal ordination rites, though women also held
leadership roles in earlier practices. Over time,
ordination evolved into a ceremony bestowing
sacramental power, but modern critiques highlight its
disconnect from contemporary theological and pastoral
needs.
HOLY “ORDERS”?
"Orders" refers to groups in the Church like bishops, priests, and deacons,
based on tradition and Scripture. Joining these groups, called "ordination"
(from the Latin ordinatio, meaning incorporation into an ordo), is a sacred
act of consecration and conferral of the Holy Spirit, giving the person
authority from Christ through the Church. This is done through a bishop
laying hands on them and saying a prayer.
Form & Matter
FORM MATTER
The respective prayer for each level of The matter of Holy Orders consists
orders, said by the bishop when of the laying on of hands (CCC
ordaining a man (CCC 1573). 1538),

Diaconate, Presbyterate and Episcopate


Three degrees of Holy Orders
DEACON “Diaconate” PRIEST “Presbyterate” BISHOP “Episcopate”
A deacon, derived from the Greek An Ordained Priest holds the Bishops are ministers who hold
word “diakonos” meaning servant second-highest rank within the the full sacrament of holy orders.
or minister. Deacons are ordained Holy Order. In the early years of Bishops are the third, and fullest
not to priesthood but to service. the Church, becoming a Priest level of the Sacrament of Holy
deacons are more than mere was inherited and passed down Orders.
assistants to the priest or bishop. the family line. Today each Priest Bishop is responsible for the
They proclaim the Gospel, prepare must make the choice to take a affairs of their particular district,
the altar, and distribute Holy vow of poverty, chastity, and for maintaining matters of the
Communion, standing as visible Church, and for seeing to the
obedience.
signs of service within the sacred concerns of their constitutes and
can perform: marriage, baptism,
liturgy. priests within their own diocese.
holy eucharist, confession and
can perform : marriage and can perform all 7 sacraments:
anointing of the sick
baptism confirmation and holy orders
Qualifications for Holy Orders
1. MALE
2. BAPTIZED
3. CELIBACY (LATIN RITE)
4. MINIMUM AGE (25 FOR
PRIESTS, 35 FOR
PERMANENT DEACONS)
5. FREE WILL
6. PROPER FORMATION
7. MORAL CHARACTER
8. NO IMPEDIMENTS
9. CHURCH APPROVAL
The graces and effects to the
person recieving the Holy Orders

Holy Orders gives special grace to help the ordained perform duties like celebrating Mass
and administering sacraments. It leaves a permanent mark on the person, giving them the
power to teach, lead, and serve the Church. This grace also helps them share in Christ's
priesthood and serve the Church effectively.
THATS ALL <3
amen
QUIZ
REFERENCES

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