1. They have all taken the Sacrament of Holy Orders (they have been Ordained) Pries t Deaco n Bishop Who are these people? What do they have in common? How are their jobs different?

2. The Sacrament of Holy Orders To explain what Priesthood involves To describe the Sacrament of Holy Orders To distinguish the differences between the Holy Orders

3. 1.Write “deacon”, “priest” and “bishop”. 2.Under each heading, write the matching facts about them. *What do you see your priest doing in your church? Priests can’t give confirmation or Holy Orders. They wear dog-collars, only bishops have a mitre (hat) and crozier (staff). They can marry. Only Bishops can give all the Sacraments Deacons are helpers. They can do marriages, funerals and baptisms They can’t say mass but they can read the gospel They lead the Church They run a parish and look after people spiritually

4. Which objects/ gestures could make a man a priest, in a ceremony ?

5. Order the cards Watch the video to see if you were right? 1.Write out the correct order 2.Why – Are their hands anointed? – The bishop lays hands on their head? – Do they lie on the floor? **How does this ceremony show what being a priest is about? ….shows he is unworthy to be a priest, and asks God’s mercy to be a good priest. …as he will use his hands to bless people and celebrate the sacraments. The Bishop gives the new priest a chalice and paten, as a sign that he is now a priest, for offering sacrifice to God. …to give him the Holy Spirit and Jesus’ authority to bless people and celebrate the sacraments.

6. Do you agree with the quote?

7. Quiz What is the main job of a priest? Who are the 3 people who have taken Holy Orders? What 3 things happen to make someone a priest?

8. The Priest…. Gives God’s life and power to people through the Sacraments Teaches, preaches Christ Follows the Gospel himself Cares for all, especially the poor Shares people’s lives at important moments Has to give up the possibility of marriage and family to be a priest 1.Write down a definition of what a priest with examples. **Why do you have to “give up a lot” to be a priest? Watch the video again to check your answers.

9. HW Should priests be unmarried? 1.Explain 2 reasons why being unmarried would help them to be a better priest. 2.Explain 2 reason why it might be a good idea if priests were allowed to marry. 3.Explain what you think and why.