334. Is it necessary to be celibate to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders?
1579-1580
1599
It is always necessary to be celibate for the episcopacy. For the priesthood in the Latin Church men who are practicing Catholics and celibate are chosen, men who intend to continue to live a celibate life “for the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:12). In the Eastern Churches marriage is not permitted after one has been ordained. Married men can be ordained to the permanent diaconate.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
suitable
333. Who can receive this sacrament?
1577-1578
1598
This sacrament can only be validly received by a baptized man. The Church recognizes herself as bound by this choice made by the Lord Himself. No one can demand to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders, but must be judged suitable for the ministry by the authorities of the Church.
1577-1578
1598
This sacrament can only be validly received by a baptized man. The Church recognizes herself as bound by this choice made by the Lord Himself. No one can demand to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders, but must be judged suitable for the ministry by the authorities of the Church.
successors
332. Who can confer this sacrament?
1575-1576
1600
Only validly ordained bishops, as successors of the apostles, can confer the sacrament of Holy Orders.
1575-1576
1600
Only validly ordained bishops, as successors of the apostles, can confer the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Hands
331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?
1572-1574
1597
The sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred, in each of its three degrees, by means of theimposition of hands on the head of the ordinand by the Bishop who pronounces the solemn prayerof consecration. With this prayer he asks God on behalf of the ordinand for the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit and for the gifts of the Spirit proper to the ministry to which he is being ordained.
1572-1574
1597
The sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred, in each of its three degrees, by means of theimposition of hands on the head of the ordinand by the Bishop who pronounces the solemn prayerof consecration. With this prayer he asks God on behalf of the ordinand for the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit and for the gifts of the Spirit proper to the ministry to which he is being ordained.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
deacon
330. What is the effect of the ordination to the diaconate?
1569-1571
1596
The deacon, configured to Christ the servant of all, is ordained for service to the Church. He carries out this service under the authority of his proper bishop by the ministry of the Word, of divine worship, of pastoral care and of charity.
1569-1571
1596
The deacon, configured to Christ the servant of all, is ordained for service to the Church. He carries out this service under the authority of his proper bishop by the ministry of the Word, of divine worship, of pastoral care and of charity.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
presbyterate
329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry?
1568
A priest, although ordained for a universal mission, exercises his ministry in a particular Church. This ministry is pursued in sacramental brotherhood with other priests who form the “presbyterate”. In communion with the bishop, and depending upon him, they bear responsibility for the particular Church
1568
A priest, although ordained for a universal mission, exercises his ministry in a particular Church. This ministry is pursued in sacramental brotherhood with other priests who form the “presbyterate”. In communion with the bishop, and depending upon him, they bear responsibility for the particular Church
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
shepherd
328. What is the effect of ordination to the priesthood?
1562-1567
1595
The anointing of the Spirit seals the priest with an indelible, spiritual character that configures him to Christ the priest and enables him to act in the name of Christ the Head. As a co-worker of the order of bishops he is consecrated to preach the Gospel, to celebrate divine worship, especially the Eucharist from which his ministry draws its strength, and to be a shepherd of the faithful.
1562-1567
1595
The anointing of the Spirit seals the priest with an indelible, spiritual character that configures him to Christ the priest and enables him to act in the name of Christ the Head. As a co-worker of the order of bishops he is consecrated to preach the Gospel, to celebrate divine worship, especially the Eucharist from which his ministry draws its strength, and to be a shepherd of the faithful.
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