Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament by which a man is made a bishop, a priest, or a deacon, and thus dedicated to be an image of Christ. Ordination as a deacon places one at the service of the bishop, especially in the Church’s exercising of Christian charity towards the poor and preaching of the word of God. Ordination as a priest confers on one the power, as the bishops’ assistant, to celebrate the sacraments and other liturgical acts, especially the Eucharist. Ordination as a bishop (as successor of the Apostles), gives one the mission to teach, sanctify, and guide, along with the care of all the Churches. Those in Holy Orders serve the Body of Christ by teaching, leading worship, and pastoral care.

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If you are considering the Priesthood or Religious Life as a Vocation then contact our Parish Priest or Deacons.