THE SACRAME

NT OF THEHOLY

ORDERS

HOLY ORDER "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—the orders of bishop, priest, and deacon.“

(CCC 1536)

ORIGIN and MEANING

ORIGIN AND MEANING OF THE PRIESTLY VOCATION

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN VOCATION? WHAT IS PRIESTLY VOCATION?

1946. Christian Vocation is a response to Christ's call, “Come, follow me”. The vocation every Christian derives from the church and her mediation, finds fulfillment in the church , and service to the Church.

1947. the call by the Sacrament of Holy Orders Received in the Church, to place oneself at the service of the People of God with a particular belonging and configuration to Jesus Christ, and with the authority of acting ‘in the name and in the person’ of him who is Head and Shepherd of the Church’

Trinitarian A free gift of God,

grounded in the Father’s free loving choice, who blesses us His Son, jesus Christ and seals us with the Holy Spirit

A. HOLY ORDERS

1949. HOLY ORDERS IS THE “ SACRAMENT OF APOSTOLIC MINISTRY”

Through it the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles continues to exercised in the Church to the end of time”

A. HOLY ORDERS

WHAT IS ORDER? WHAT IS ORDINATION?

In church usage “order” simply means the group or body of those who carry on certain functions, such as teaching, sanctifying and governing

It is the sacramental act by which one is integrated into the orders of bishops,of priests and of deacons.

It goes beyond simple designation or delegation

It confers a gift of the Holy Spirit, enabling the exercise of a sacred power which can only come from Christ himself, through his Church

B. PRIESTHOOD IN SALVATION HISTORY

1. OLD TESTAMENT

1950. Moses Now priest is someone

appointed to act on behalf of the people as their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

In Old Testament, priesthood was powerless to effect definitive salvation

Since the Law had only a shadow of the good things to come and no real image of them, it was never able to perfect the worshippers by the same sacrifices offered continually year after year for it is impossible that the blood of the bulls and goats take away sins(Heb 10:1-4)

B. PRIESTHOOD IN SALVATION HISTORY

2. NEW TESTAMENT MINISTRY

1951. New Testament offers four basic dimensions of the Christian ministry that Catholic tradition has brought together in the priesthood.

1st, the priest is a disciple, called to “follow Jesus” in total commitment, undeterred even by family ties, life itself, hardship or death.

Christian Discipleship was unique in that:

Christ, not the disciple, initiate the call;

Whose aim was not to acquire intellectual or moral formation, but to gain FAITH in the saving mission of Jesus;

In a never outgrown discipleship that consists in a complete, ever-deepening surrender to Jesus, Founder of the Kingdom and the unique Rabbi(teacher); and

In total and radical dedication to the kingdom, beyond all ordinary human ties.

2nd, the priest is an apostle, “sent” to serve in the mission of Jesus and of the church. It was always Jesus who is preached.

3rd, the priest is called a presbyter, an elder one responsible to the pastoral care of the Church members. As God’s steward he must be: hospitable and a lover

of goodness; steady, just, holy and self-contolled. He represents a institution

with authority-not to dominate but to serve

Finally, the priest is a presider at the Eucharist as he offers the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Thus, he gathers the community together for prayer and in in particular for the “breaking of bread” to “ proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes”

Since the Mass represents the apex of the church’s prayer and work, it is obviously the central function of a priest’s day, for there all the faithful encounter the saving presence of our lord Jesus Christ in word and sacrament

BIBLICAL

BACKGROUND

BIBLE BACKGROUND

Here are several verses in the New Testament that points to this sacrament. :

Matthew 16:18-19 John 21:15-17 Romans 10:14-15 2 Timothy 1:6 Titus 1:5

MATTHEW 16:18-19 18 And I tell you that you are

Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not

overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in

heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed

in heaven.”

JOHN 21:15-17

Jesus Reinstates Peter  15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon

Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”   “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”  Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

  16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love

me?”  He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”  Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.

ROMANS 10:14-15

14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”[a]

2 TIMOTHY 1:6

Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

TITUS 1:5

"For this reason I left you in Crete so that you might set right what remains to be done and appoint presbyters in every town"

THE THREE

DEGREESOF THE

SACRAMENT OFHOLY

ORDERS

A. BISHOPS

by episcopal consecration is conferred the fullness of the holy

orders

sanctifying, ruling and teaching; Duties as a bishop

undertakes Christ’s role as Teacher, Sheperd and High priest

that acts in His Person, visibly and eminently.

As a Vicar of Christ, he takes care of a particular diocese

entrusted to him.

legitimate successor of the apostles; responsibility to show

solidarity for the apostolic mission of the Church

B. PRIESTS

co – workers of the episcopal order for the proper fulfilment of the apostolic mission entrusted by Christ.

Vatican stated that there are three main functions: preach the gospel, shepherd the faithful and celebrate the divine worship

Sacred functions: a. acting in the person of Christ

b. unite the votive offering of the faithful to to the sacrifice of Christ their Head

c. make present and apply the unique sacrifice of the New Testament

C. DEACONS

serve the people of God in the service of liturgy, of the Gospel and works of Charity

DUTIES:A. Administer baptismB. Custodians and distributors of the EucharistC. Assist and bless marriages in the name of the ChurchD. Bring Viaticum to the dyingE. To instruct and exhort the peopleF. Officiate at burial and funeral services

Jesus Christ as the

One Mediator/Priest

JESUS CHRIST AS THE ONE MEDIATOR/PRIEST

A. Unique Priesthood of Christ

• Jesus revealed himself as the definitive features of the New Covenant.

• The New Testament proclaims Jesus Christ as the unique mediator of the new covenant between God and humans- he ransomed himself, stood for us at Calvary. He offered his blood for God’s salvation and justice to take place.

• He is a priest in a unique way not only by being but by actions. His whole life was a priestly act.

JESUS CHRIST AS THE ONE MEDIATOR/PRIEST

The works he has done 2,000 years ago still sends after shocks until now. That is what makes him a unique priest.

EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS

The effects of sacrament is the ordination. Meaning one is qualified to act as representative of Christ.

The sacrament must focus on the Holy Spirit and the life ordained.

EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS

A. The spirit and the Life of the Ordained• The ordination of the priest, deacon, and bishop,

all invoke the Holy Spirit for the sake of the ministry they will perform.

• Besides the power of the sacraments which the ordained celebrate, there is the personal spiritual ideal toward the ordained are directed to strive even while conscious of their human frailties and sins.

-Preach God’s Words-lead others into prayer of Christ-shepherd with affection of the Good Shepherd.

EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS

B. Spirituality of the Priest• 1. Holy Spirit

• The holy spirit is the principal of the spiritual life of Christians specially the priests.

• He creates a new heart, inspires and guides us, reveals and communicates the calling.

• He makes us sharers with His son Jesus Christ.

EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS

2. Spiritual Life of the PriestPriests are to strive in a

radical way of living. (“Radicalism of the Gospel”)

3.John Paul II’s ExhortationThe Vocation is a call to

holiness. There is a need to be converted everyday.

EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS

The effects of sacrament is the ordination. Meaning one is qualified to act as representative of Christ.

The sacrament must focus on the Holy Spirit and the life ordained.

EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS

4. For our Filipino Priests The second Plenary Council of the

Philippines calls for a genial spirituality

1. rooted and centered to Christ 2.ministerial 3.live by the spirit 5.missionary 6.Eucharistic

RITUALS OF HOLY

ORDERS

RITUALS OF HOLY ORDERS

The ritual of Holy Orders is the Ordination Ceremony in which the Bishop lays his hands on the individual to be ordained. In ordination to the diaconate, the newly ordained deacon is given a copy of the Gospels to signify his responsibility to read and proclaim them. In ordination to the priesthood, the one being ordained has his hands consecrated with Sacred Chrism and he receives a paten and chalice. 

By the imposition of a bishop's hands, confers on a man the grace and spiritual power to sanctify others. There are three forms of this sacrament, also called sacramental orders, namely diaconate, priesthood, and episcopate. They are not, however three sacraments, but only one sacrament that is separately administered with three successively higher sacramental effects.

It is certain that every baptized male can be validly ordained, although it would be highly illicit to ordain him before the age of reason. It is likewise certain that every baptized male can be validly ordained a priest without previously being ordained a deacon. However, the more probably teaching is that a baptized male cannot be validly consecrated a bishop unless he has previously been ordained a priest.

EPISCOPATE/BISHOPS

Bishops are chosen from among the priests in the Catholic Church. Only bishops can validly administer the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In Latin-rite Catholic churches, only bishops (and priests with authorization by the local bishop) may lawfully administer the sacrament of confirmation, but if an ordinary priest administers that sacrament illegally, it is nonetheless considered valid, so that the person confirmed cannot be actually confirmed again, by a bishop or otherwise.

Latin rite priests with special permission of the diocesan bishop or the Holy See can lawfully administer confirmation; every Catholic priest must administer confirmation, even without permission, to children in danger of death. In Eastern Catholic Churches, confirmation is done by parish priests via the rite of chrismation, and is usually administered to both babies and adults immediately after their baptism.

PRIESTHOOD

The word either derives ultimately from the Greek presbuteros meaning "elder" or the Latin praepositus meaning "superintendent." The Catholic Church sees the Priesthood as both a reflection of the ancient Temple priesthood of the Jews and the person of Jesus. The liturgy of ordination recalls the Old Testament priesthood and the priesthood of Christ. In the words of Thomas Aquinas, "Christ is the source of all priesthood: the priest of the old law was a prefiguration of Christ, and the priest of the new law acts in the person of Christ."

MATTERS OF THE HOLY ORDERS

MATTER OF THE SACRAMENT

The essential matter that is needed in this sacrament are the following:

laying on of hands by the bishop

laying on the floor on prone position (face down) of the priests

bishop's specific 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.

HOLY VESTMENTS

BISHOP

PECTORAL CROSS hangs on the breast badge of episcopacy

MITRE tall double pointed

cap distuinguishing mark

of the episcopal office

BISHOP

RING third finger, right

hand symbol of faith or

identity

CROSIER Bishop’s pastoral

staff Typifies duties as

sheperd of the flock

PRIEST

ALB long white linen

gown denotes the

necessity of purity of both body and soul

CINCTURE girdle worn around

waist to bind alb to the body

generally white, made up of braided linen or sometimes wool

PRIEST

STOLE worn around the neck denotes the authority of

ministers

CHAUSABLE large vestment worn on the shoulders, hangs on the front and back; rear portion is often ornamented with a large cross

DEACON

FORMULA IN HOLY ORDERS:

“Lord send fourth Your Holy Spirit, that he may be strengthened by the gift of your

seven fold grace to carry out

faithfully the work of ministry ”

VALUES

Order is a true sacrament instituted by Christ who ordained the Apostles at the Last Supper. It is administered by the laying on of hands and the key phrases of the ordination preface. Only a Bishop can validly ordain. The sacrament produces in the soul of the recipient an increase of sanctifying grace, sacramental graces to help him in his ministry, a sacramental character, and supernatural powers (especially, the power to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrifice of the Mass, and the power te forgive sins in the Sacrament of Penance). Holy Orders is a sacrament of the living and can be received only once. Only a bishop can confer this Sacrament. 'l'he cere- a mony for this Sacrament is long and a beautiful, but the imposition of hands and the accompanying prayer (mat- ii ter and form) are the essential part of the rite.