The Sacrament of Holy Orders continues in the Church the apostolic ministry that the Lord gave to the Apostles. This sacrament, also called Ordination, consists of three degrees: diaconal (deacons), presbyteral (priests) and episcopal (bishops). Men who are ordained receive from God the grace to carry on the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles – bishops and priests participating in the priesthood of Christ and deacons in his ministry of service. While it takes years of formation and experience to prepare priests and deacons for Ordination, ultimately it is Christ who works in and through them.
If you or someone you know is interested in discerning a call to the priesthood, the permanent diaconate or other consecrated vocations, please speak with our pastor or contact the parish office.
- Pray for Our Priests – a monthly calendar with a different priest, deacon or seminarian to pray for each day
- Seek Holiness – the website of the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Columbus
- Diaconate Office – information about becoming a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Columbus
- Holy Orders – information from The Catholic Encyclopedia via New Advent
Ordained to Serve, Gather, Transform, and Send
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.
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