1. Holy Orders Grade 5

2. Holy Orders A man is blessed in the name of Jesus Christ to serve God. A man is blessed in the name of Jesus Christ to serve God. A sacrament based upon the work of the Apostles.A sacrament based upon the work of the Apostles. Only a Bishop can ordain Only a Bishop can ordain A baptized man can become a Deacon, Priest, or BishopA baptized man can become a Deacon, Priest, or Bishop

3. Purpose 3 purposes of being ordained: 3 purposes of being ordained: 1.To help grow as members of the Body of Christ. 2.To preach and teach God’s Word. 3.To celebrate the Sacraments.

4. Deacon Assist the Bishops and Priests Assist the Bishops and Priests Proclaim the Gospel & HomilyProclaim the Gospel & Homily Distribute CommunionDistribute Communion BaptizeBaptize Bless MarriagesBless Marriages Preside over FuneralsPreside over Funerals

5. 2 Types of Deacons Transitional Transitional Preparing for the priesthoodPreparing for the priesthood Makes promises of celibacy Makes promises of celibacy Will always obey the bishop Will always obey the bishop Permanent Permanent UnmarriedUnmarried Promise celibacy Promise celibacy Obey the bishop Obey the bishop MarriedMarried Obey the bishop Obey the bishop

6. Symbols Alb: White Tunic dress-symbolizes purity Alb: White Tunic dress-symbolizes purity Stole: Scarf, color of the liturgical season. Symbolizes Authority (over left shoulder) Stole: Scarf, color of the liturgical season. Symbolizes Authority (over left shoulder) Cincture: Rope belt. Symbolizes their vow of chastity. Cincture: Rope belt. Symbolizes their vow of chastity. Dalmatic: Outer garment Dalmatic: Outer garment

7. Ordained Priests Co-workers of the bishop Co-workers of the bishop Consecrated to preach the GospelConsecrated to preach the Gospel Celebrate the sacraments Celebrate the sacraments Care for the sick or poor Care for the sick or poor Lead community in prayer Lead community in prayer Symbols Symbols AlbAlb Stole (around neck)Stole (around neck) ChasubleChasuble

8. Ministries Priests have a variety of ministries to choose from Priests have a variety of ministries to choose from PastorsPastors TeachersTeachers MissionariesMissionaries Be a part of a religious orderBe a part of a religious order Jesuits & Augustinians Jesuits & Augustinians

9. Bishops Successor of the Apostles Successor of the Apostles Preaches the GospelPreaches the Gospel Celebrates SacramentsCelebrates Sacraments Specifically Confirmation & Holy Orders Specifically Confirmation & Holy Orders Chief Shepherds Chief Shepherds Rulers of the dioceseRulers of the diocese

10. Symbols Ring Ring Symbolizes the bond between the Bishop and his peopleSymbolizes the bond between the Bishop and his people Miter Miter Liturgical headdressLiturgical headdress Symbolizes the office of the bishop Symbolizes the office of the bishop Front and back pieces of material represents the Old and New TestamentsFront and back pieces of material represents the Old and New Testaments Crosier Crosier StaffStaff Symbolizes his role as chief shepherd Symbolizes his role as chief shepherd

11. Pope Head of the Church. Head of the Church. The successor of St. Peter. The successor of St. Peter. Pope Francis IPope Francis I

12. Rite of Ordination Laying on of Hands: bringing on the Holy Spirit. Laying on of Hands: bringing on the Holy Spirit. Prayer of Consecration: asking God to send the Holy Spirit and consecrate these men in person of Jesus. Prayer of Consecration: asking God to send the Holy Spirit and consecrate these men in person of Jesus.