Sacraments Practicum:Holy Orders

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Priest→ ←Deacon

↑Bishop ↑

The MINISTER of Holy Orders• Only bishops

ordain new deacons, priests and bishops

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Here is a priest being ordained a bishop. The

Book of the Gospels is held over his head during part of the

prayers.→

The MATTER of Holy Orders• A baptized man to ordain

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During part of the ordination mass, the guys being ordained lie down on the floor to show their surrender to

Christ.→

The FORM of Holy Orders

• First, you (the bishop) lay your hands over/on the head of your volunteer man, in silence.

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The FORM of Holy Orders• Then you (the bishop) raise

your hands and pray the REALLY LONG prayer of consecration. Just say the words “Prayer of consecration” three times.

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• Deacon: the grace to serve the Church and preach the Gospel

• Priest: the grace to offer Mass, absolve sin and anoint the sick

• Bishop: the grace to guide the Church in holiness

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There are different GRACESfor the three Holy Orders: