Christianity 102 Congregation Benim Avraham Diocese of La Porte, Texas Christian Church, Synod of St. Timothy Part 6 Ordination

Acts And the word pleased the entire group, and they chose Stephan…whom they set before the Apostles, and when they prayed, they laid hands on them. (6:5-6)

And the word pleased the entire group, and they chose Stephan…whom they set before the Apostles, and when they prayed, they laid hands on them. (6:5-6)

Ordination Sacrament in which the church sets aside men or women to be ministers in the church. The outward and visible sign is the laying on of hand and anointing with oil. The inward and invisible grace is the gift of the Holy Spirit to do that job.

Sacrament in which the church sets aside men or women to be ministers in the church.

The outward and visible sign is the laying on of hand and anointing with oil.

The inward and invisible grace is the gift of the Holy Spirit to do that job.

Ordination The Ordaining official is always the bishop (traditionally called the ordinary because he ordains) In ordaining a deacon, or deaconess, the bishop alone lays hands on the candidate. In ordaining a presbyter, all the other presbyters present join in laying hands on the new presbyter. In ordaining or consecrating bishops, at least three bishops lay hands on the candidate. Normally the Presiding Bishop presides over the service.

The Ordaining official is always the bishop (traditionally called the ordinary because he ordains)

In ordaining a deacon, or deaconess, the bishop alone lays hands on the candidate.

In ordaining a presbyter, all the other presbyters present join in laying hands on the new presbyter.

In ordaining or consecrating bishops, at least three bishops lay hands on the candidate. Normally the Presiding Bishop presides over the service.

Bishops Apostle, chief pastor, priest and evangelist of the congregation or congregations in a neighbourhood or small town called a diocese. Represents Christ and his church Guards the faith, unity and discipline of the church in the world. Ordains bishops, presbyters and deacons. Is elected by clergy and laity in his diocese and approved by the college of bishops.

Apostle, chief pastor, priest and evangelist of the congregation or congregations in a neighbourhood or small town called a diocese.

Represents Christ and his church

Guards the faith, unity and discipline of the church in the world.

Ordains bishops, presbyters and deacons.

Is elected by clergy and laity in his diocese and approved by the college of bishops.

Presbyters Represent Christ and his Gospel. Aid the Bishop in overseeing the church. Perform sacraments in the absence of the Bishop. Bless and declare pardon in the name of God. Are spiritual leaders under the bishop.

Represent Christ and his Gospel.

Aid the Bishop in overseeing the church.

Perform sacraments in the absence of the Bishop.

Bless and declare pardon in the name of God.

Are spiritual leaders under the bishop.

Deacons Represent Christ and his church, especially to those in need. Assist the presbyters and bishops in administrating the sacraments. Manage the money of the church. Are the leaders in relief and other physical needs of the congregation.

Represent Christ and his church, especially to those in need.

Assist the presbyters and bishops in administrating the sacraments.

Manage the money of the church.

Are the leaders in relief and other physical needs of the congregation.

Deaconesses Represent Christ and his church, especially to women and children. Assist the presbyters and bishops in administrating the sacraments. Are the leaders in ministering to the women of the congregation.

Represent Christ and his church, especially to women and children.

Assist the presbyters and bishops in administrating the sacraments.

Are the leaders in ministering to the women of the congregation.

Laity Ordained by their Baptism to serve Christ, to know him and make him known. Share with the Bishop in governance of the church. Witness the Gospel. Work for the reconciliation of man with man, man with mankind, man with nature and man with God.

Ordained by their Baptism to serve Christ, to know him and make him known.

Share with the Bishop in governance of the church.

Witness the Gospel.

Work for the reconciliation of man with man, man with mankind, man with nature and man with God.

Bishops Ordinary: Chief Bishop of a diocese. Sufragan Bishop: Assistant Bishop. Bishop Coadjutor: Assistant Bishop who will take Ordinary’s place when he retires. Presiding Bishop: Bishop who presides over meetings of the synod and college of Bishops. Archbishop: Presiding Bishop over a locality, say a county. Metropolitan: Presiding Bishop over a Metropolitan area (e.g. Houston and surroundings)

Ordinary: Chief Bishop of a diocese.

Sufragan Bishop: Assistant Bishop.

Bishop Coadjutor: Assistant Bishop who will take Ordinary’s place when he retires.

Presiding Bishop: Bishop who presides over meetings of the synod and college of Bishops.

Archbishop: Presiding Bishop over a locality, say a county.

Metropolitan: Presiding Bishop over a Metropolitan area (e.g. Houston and surroundings)

Presbyters Archpriest: Usually the main presbyter of a congregation. Dean: Chief presbyter of Cathedral or Presbyter in charge of Seminary. Canons: Assistant Presbyters at Cathedral. Canon to the Ordinary: Bishop’s right hand man and helper.

Archpriest: Usually the main presbyter of a congregation.

Dean: Chief presbyter of Cathedral or Presbyter in charge of Seminary.

Canons: Assistant Presbyters at Cathedral.

Canon to the Ordinary: Bishop’s right hand man and helper.

Deacons Archdeacon: Head deacon at a congregation. Canon Deacon: Chief deacon of diocese Archdiocesan deacon: In charge of charitable works for a province. Metropolitan deacon: In charge of charitable works for metropolitan area.

Archdeacon: Head deacon at a congregation.

Canon Deacon: Chief deacon of diocese

Archdiocesan deacon: In charge of charitable works for a province.

Metropolitan deacon: In charge of charitable works for metropolitan area.