Transcript Sacraments of Service/Ministry

Sacraments of Service/Ministry
Holy Orders
Matrimony
Vocation
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Vocation is the committed state of life to
which we are called by God.
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Married life
Single life
Priest or deacon (ordained)
Religious brother or sister (consecrated life)
Origins of the priesthood
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Old Testament
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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
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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
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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 clergyd.
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Deacons
Priests
Bishops
Ordained ministers
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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.
Bishops
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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
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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
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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 Ordrs
Deacons
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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
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Transitional deacons – last step before
becoming a priest
Permanent deacon – can be married
Rite of Ordination
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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
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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.
Matrimony
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Biblical origins in the Old Testament in
Genesis.
In the New Testament, Jesus’ first public
miracle is performed at the wedding feast
of Cana.
The sacrament of Matrimony symbolizes
the union of Christ and the Church.
Meaning of married love
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Brings unity between the spouses
Committed to each other in an indissoluble
union
Open to new life
Sins against marriage
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Adultery
Polygamy
Remarriage after divorce (without an
annulment)
Rite of Matrimony
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In matrimony, a baptized man and a baptized
woman enter into a covenant.
The covenant must be entered freely and
willingly.
The spouses are the ministers of the sacrament;
the essential sign is the exchange of vows.
The priest or deacon and two other people serve
as witnesses.
Other elements include the Liturgy of the Word,
the exchange of rings, and the nuptial blessing.