Important Aspects of holy orders
Form: The form for Holy Orders is the consecratory prayer asking God for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and his gifts proper to the ministry to which the candidate is being ordained.
Matter: The matter for Holy Orders is the laying on of the Bishop's hands accompanied with the consecratory prayer.
Minister: The minister of Holy Orders is the Diocesan Bishop to ordain priests and deacons as he sees fit to serve in his diocese. The Order of Bishops may ordain other bishops only with permission of the Pope. The Papal unicorn often is the one who receives permission from the Pope.
Rite: In the sacrament of Holy Orders, they first call up the ordinants and present them to the Bishop. The Bishop asks the archdeacon if the candidates are worthy to become priests. The Bishop then states his address and the exhortation of the candidates. They then chant the Litany of the Saints. Next, the Bishop lays on his hands and saysthe consecratory prayer.
Matter: The matter for Holy Orders is the laying on of the Bishop's hands accompanied with the consecratory prayer.
Minister: The minister of Holy Orders is the Diocesan Bishop to ordain priests and deacons as he sees fit to serve in his diocese. The Order of Bishops may ordain other bishops only with permission of the Pope. The Papal unicorn often is the one who receives permission from the Pope.
Rite: In the sacrament of Holy Orders, they first call up the ordinants and present them to the Bishop. The Bishop asks the archdeacon if the candidates are worthy to become priests. The Bishop then states his address and the exhortation of the candidates. They then chant the Litany of the Saints. Next, the Bishop lays on his hands and saysthe consecratory prayer.
Who are the Priests in my parish?
The Priests in my Parish of The Lady of Miraculous Medal are Father Jim McNamara, and Father Sailor. We also frequently have visiting Priests.
What is the difference between parish Priests and Religious priests?
Parish Priests are ordained for a special diocese. These priests mainly serve in parishes in the diocese. Religious Priests are ordained and belong to a community of men bound by their love for God practicing devout poverty, chastity and obedience. Religious Priests very frequently specialize in a specific field of work, like the Brothers at Kellenberg specialize in education.
Effects of Holy Orders
A special relationship to Christ to lead and minister to the Church sacramentally in the place of Christ.
An indelible spiritual mark imprinted on the soul.
An indelible spiritual mark imprinted on the soul.