Heavenly Father, We thank you for
sending to us your Son as priest,
prophet, and king. You continue to call
men to participate in the sacramental
priesthood instituted by Christ at the
Last Supper and for this we are
grateful.
We ask your blessings on these
chosen men, that they may answer
your call to the vocation of the
priesthood and be forever faithful
to you and the Church. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen."
Scripture Reading:
Acts 6:1-6
KNOW YOUR
CLERGY
Pope Francis
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
St. Pope John Paul II
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle
Cardinal Orlando Quevedo
Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales
Jose Cardinal Advincula
Archbishop Romulo Valles DD
Most. Rev. Pablo Virgilio S. David, DD
Bishop Jose Cabantan
Most Rev. Noel Pedregosa, DD
Fr. Juverson Mabasa
Deacons
The
Sacrament of
Holy Orders
Mr. Franciscano Mutia, Jr.
Religious Studies
05-17-19
Pray fervently to God to
continuously inspire the
priestly ministry;
Explain the
Sacrament of Holy
Order and its
degrees
Promote priestly
vocation through a
poster-slogan.
…saving symbolic acts or visible
signs, arising from the ministry of
Christ continued in, by and for
the Church,
fashion us into likeness to Christ,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
mark of the adopted sons and
daughters of God that wipes away the
effects of original sin
it enables the individual to enter into
heaven.
This is a permanent mark that cannot
be erased (CCC 1272).
a permanent mark of the
soldiers of Christ.
We will become forever
soldiers and evangelizers for
Christ.
This cannot be undone
(CCC 1304-1305).
once the priest offers the
absolution of sins, they are wiped
away permanently (though we may
sin anew, the effects of our past
sins no longer exist).
the two shall become one;
what God has joined, no man can
separate – even in civil divorce, this
bond is not undone.
Once a valid marriage has
occurred, it cannot be undone
(CCC 1638-1640).
once received in a gravely ill
state, the person’s sins are
wiped away and the person is
drawn closer into the body of
Christ and farther from the
temptations of evil (CCC 1520-
1523).
once received, it conforms us
into the Body of Christ.
Each time we receive the
Eucharist we strengthen and
renew the promises of our
baptism (CCC 1391-1392).
Origins of
Priesthood
(Bible Activity)
Origins of the priesthood
Old Testament
Tribe of Levi – priestly service, staying with
the Ark of the Covenant and offering sacrifices
for sins; interpreting the Law of the Old
Covenant
Priesthood of the Old Testament was fulfilled
in Jesus Christ – the one mediator between
God and humankind
Early Church
Apostles became known as bishops
Deacons were appointed to help with
works of service.
Presbyters (elders) often presided at the
“breaking of the bread”; they gradually
were called priests since they represented
Christ the High Priest.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
The sacrament of Holy Orders
consecrates (designates and makes holy)
people for the three orders of ministry in
the Church. Those who receive the
sacrament are called ordained ministers or
clergy.
Deacons
Priests
Bishops
Christ instituted the
Priesthood of today and it
has been passed on in
constant apostolic
succession beginning with
Peter and the rest of the
Apostles.
Apostolic Succession
- The belief that bishops are
the successors to the
apostles and that Episcopal
authority is derived from
the apostles by an unbroken
succession in the ministry.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
What is the Sacrament of Holy
Order?
Who instituted this sacrament?
What are the three degrees of
order?
Differentiate the deacon, priest &
Bishop.
What is an ordination?
What is 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).
Two Participations in the
Priesthood of Christ
• Common Priesthood
(Priesthood of the faithful)
• Ministerial Priesthood
Ordained ministers
All are called to priesthood by virtue of
their baptism -- the priesthood of the
faithful.
The ordained priesthood has different
responsibilities than the priesthood of the
faithful.
The
The Ministerial
Ministerial Priesthood
Priesthood
Sacramental
Sacramental ordination
ordination consecrates
consecrates certain
certain baptized
baptized
men
men to
to one
one of
of three
three degrees
degrees of
of aa sacred
sacred order:
order:
episcopate
episcopate –– bishops
bishops
presbyterate
presbyterate –– priests
priests
diaconate
diaconate –– deacons
deacons
Continues
Continues the
the special
special ministry
ministry
Jesus
Jesus entrusted
entrusted to
to the
the Apostles
Apostles
The
The Ministerial
Ministerial Priesthood
Priesthood
Through
Through thethe ministerial
ministerial priesthood
priesthood Christ
Christ becomes
becomes visibly
visibly present
present
to
to the
the Church
Church asas its
its head
head
Confers
Confers aa “sacred
“sacred power”
power” ofof service
service on
on behalf
behalf of
of Christ
Christ for
for his
his
Church
Church
Bishops
Bishops andand priests
priests must:
must:
proclaim
proclaim and
and teach
teach Gods’
Gods’ Word
Word toto all
all
lead
lead the
the Christian
Christian community
community inin worship
worship
guide
guide and
and rule
rule God’s
God’s people
people byby imitating
imitating
Jesus’
Jesus’ model
model ofof humble
humble service
service
The
The special
special roles
roles of
of ordained
ordained ministry
ministry
Diaconate
● Configured to Christ, “to serve, not to be served”
● Help bishops and priests at liturgies and other liturgical functions
Presbyterate
● Work alongside bishops as their helpers and extensions
● Act in the person of Christ, especially in celebrating the Eucharist
Episcopacy
● Receives the fullness of Holy Orders
● As successor to the Apostles, he takes Christ’s place: as teacher
(to instruct), as shepherd (to rule), as priest (to sanctify)
● The visible head of a diocese
Bishops
Receives the fullness of the responsibilities of
Holy Orders.
Successor to the original apostles
Member of the College of Bishops and, with
other bishops, leads the entire Church in union
with the Pope (the Bishop of Rome).
Responsible for the diocese as chief shepherd
Responsibilities of Bishops
Ordains priests
Ordinary minister for Confirmation
Blesses the sacred oils used for
sacraments
Chief catechist (teacher ) of the diocese
Supports and directs parish and diocesan
ministries
Symbols – mitre and crozier
Priests
Co workers with bishop in diocese
All priests of a diocese united with the bishop –
presbyterium of the diocese, responsible for the
diocese’s spiritual life
Priests have responsibility for a particular parish
or ministry in the diocese.
Celebrates all sacraments except Confirmation
(unless given special permission) and Holy
Orders
Deacons
Ordained for works of service and liturgical
ministry.
Assists with the celebration of the Eucharist
Gives homilies
Proclaims the Gospel
Distributes Communion
Baptizes, blesses marriages, presides over
funerals.
Deacons
Transitional deacons – last step before
becoming a priest
Permanent deacon – can be married
Rite
Rite of
of Holy
Holy Orders
Orders
The
The Church
Church has
has the
the authority
authority toto ordain
ordain only
only
baptized
baptized men
men
The
The essential
essential sign
sign for
for all
all three
three orders
orders is
is the
the
bishop’s
bishop’s laying
laying on
on of
of hands
hands followed
followed
by
by aa prayer
prayer of
of consecration
consecration
In
In the
the Latin
Latin Rite
Rite priests
priests and
and
bishops
bishops may
may not
not marry
marry
Rite of Ordination
Three different ordination rituals corresponding
to the three ministries
Deacon – receives the dalmatic (stole) and a
book of Gospels to symbolize the ministry of
teaching.
Priest – receives chasuble and stole, paten and
chalice to symbolize his role in the Eucharist
Bishop – receives the Book of Gospels, a ring,
the miter and the crozier
Rite of Ordination
Bishop is the minister of all three rites.
Essential symbol is the bishop’s laying on
of hands and praying for the graces of the
Holy Spirit necessary for the ministry.
When a man is ordained, he makes a
promise of celibacy, which means he will
not marry. This is a law in the western
Church.
What are the various
ways in which priests
help throughout the
world and especially in
our diocese?
Consecrate the Eucharist
Bless marriages
Baptize people
Administer confirmation
Give last rights and anointing of the sick
Hear confessions and forgive sins
Raise money for the poor
Run homeless shelters, food pantries and soup
kitchens
Pray for the people
Teach us in homilies
Teach classes at schools and colleges
Counsel people who need help (married
couple, pregnant women, struggling
teenagers…)
Visit the sick
What is Common
Priesthood?
-Priesthood of the faithful
-We are all united with Christ who
as mediator brings us and our
prayers to God, reconciling God
and man.
-Through Baptism & Confirmation,
we exercise our prophetic and
kingly roles where God placed us.
In what can you participate
in Christ’s priesthood?
Offer worship to God
Pray
Put God first in all things
Offer sacrifices and penance
Proclaim the Good news
Serve the Church with your
talents and gifts
?
Why can’t women be
priests?
Why can’t priests be
married?
Prayer Composition
-call/vocation
-Sanctify
-Deacons, Priests & Bishops
-Spread the gospel
-Celebrate the sacraments
-Ministry /service
-Jesus
TRUE OR FALSE TRIVIA
A priest wears a stole
over their left
shoulder.
Deacons are allowed
to baptize and
preside at weddings.
The crosier is the
shepherd's staff used
by bishops.
To preside at Mass
and forgive sins are
ministries of the
priest.
The bishop is the
minister of the
sacrament of Holy
Orders.
Someone who is
ordained to assist in
the liturgy and
perform works of
charity is a deacon.
Only Bishops can
celebrate all the
seven Sacraments.
The Pope is the
Bishop of Rome.
Evaluation
As a Christian, how
will you promote
priestly vocation?
Illustrate your answer
through a poster-
slogan.
Gracious and loving
God, we thank you
for the gift of our
deacons, priests
and bishops.
Through them, we
experience your
presence in the
Help our priests to be
strong in their
vocation. Set their
souls on fire with love
for your people. Grant
them wisdom,
understanding, and
strength they need to
follow in the footsteps
Give them the words
they need to
spread the Gospel.
Allow them to
experience joy in
their ministry. Help
them to become
instruments of your
We ask this through
Jesus Christ, who
lives and reigns as
our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
