holy orders and the priesthood of all believers
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Ministerial Priesthood and the Priesthood of all believers.
Mr. Pablo Cuadra Religion Class
Sacraments of Service There are two
sacraments of service:
A. Holy Orders
B. Holy Matrimony
Consacration This word comes
from the Latin. It means: A. To set aside for a
holy purpose Through this
consecration or ordination the minister of God serves the Church by word and deed.
Jesus the Son of God Jesus is the perfect
mediator The perfect High priest Through Jesus a new
covenant is established.
A perfect sacrifice is offered
A new people is formed
A new covenant is created
The Priest The priest is
ordained (incorporated) to act in the person of Christ.
The priest makes present Jesus’ ministry and actions through the ministerial priesthood
The Priest Through the ministerial
priesthood the priest offers:
A. Prayers during the Liturgy
B. Represents Christ and the Church
C. Sanctify us D. Offers the
sacraments E. Leads the
community of faith.
St. Thomas on the Priesthood A. Only Christ is
the true High Priest B. All others are
ministers of Christ The priesthood in
the O.T announces Christ.
The priesthood in the N.T acts in the person of Christ.
Priesthood of believers Like Christ we are
anointed priest, prophet, and Kings
Through baptism we receive the priesthood of all believers.
Priesthood of Believers Prophet: To announce
and to denounce Priest: We have the
ability to offer prayers and spiritual sacrifices to God, (holiness)
King: We share the promise of eternal life in the kingdom of heaven
Priesthood of believers Given to all who
are baptized We are all call: A. to serve God
and neighbor B. To be witnesses C. To live a holy life
acceptable to God.
Ministerial priesthood Is at the service of
the common priesthood of believers.
It sanctifies the people of God, through the sacraments, word and deeds
Holy Orders Jesus Chose
Apostles (those who are sent)
To continue his ministry on earth
He gave them the power to act in his name.
Holy Orders The sacrament of
mission through which Christ continues his presence through the ministry of the Bishop and priest.
This ministry is exercise until the end of time.
There are three degrees or orders
Episcopate = Bishop
Presbyterate = Priest
Diaconate = Deacon
Bishops
Episcopos = overseer A. has the fullness of the priesthood B. has the power to ordain, to teach,
to rule C. Successors of the Apostles D. With the Pope guide the people of
God to holiness, truth and the experience of God (Magisterium).
Priest Presbyter = elder Priest are incorporated
into the priesthood of Christ
A. They represent the bishop (subordinates)
B. They have the power to preach, and celebrate the sacraments and lead the people in worship.
Deacons There are two types Transitional = those
studying for the priesthood (celibate)
Permanent = Married or single Men who wish to serve the Church as ministers
Deacons do not share in the priesthood. They are ordain to ministry (service).
Deacons Some of the Deacon’s
functions are: Preach Baptize Proclaim the word of
God Witness marriage
union Lead funerals Assist the Bishop or
the priest in the liturgy Serve as chaplains
Sunday The day of the Lord
is the perfect day for the celebration of Holy Orders
The faithful is invited to participate at ordinations.
Effects Strength Grace INDELABLE MARK
= to act in the person of Christ
The End
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