Ministerial Priesthood and the Priesthood of all believers. Mr. Pablo Cuadra Religion Class

Sacraments of Service There are two sacraments of service: A. Holy Orders B. Holy Matrimony

There are two sacraments of service:

A. Holy Orders

B. Holy Matrimony

Consacration This word comes from the Latin. It means: A. To set aside for a holy purpose Through this consecration or ordination the minister of God serves the Church by word and deed.

This word comes from the Latin.

It means:

A. To set aside for a holy purpose

Through this consecration or ordination the minister of God serves the Church by word and deed.

Jesus the Son of God Jesus is the perfect mediator The perfect High priest Through Jesus a new covenant is established. A perfect sacrifice is offered A new people is formed A new covenant is created

Jesus is the perfect mediator

The perfect High priest

Through Jesus a new covenant is established.

A perfect sacrifice is offered

A new people is formed

A new covenant is created

The Priest The priest is ordained (incorporated) to act in the person of Christ. The priest makes present Jesus’ ministry and actions through the ministerial priesthood

The priest is ordained (incorporated) to act in the person of Christ.

The priest makes present Jesus’ ministry and actions through the ministerial priesthood

The Priest Through the ministerial priesthood the priest offers: A. Prayers during the Liturgy B. Represents Christ and the Church C. Sanctify us D. Offers the sacraments E. Leads the community of faith.

Through the ministerial priesthood the priest offers:

A. Prayers during the Liturgy

B. Represents Christ and the Church

C. Sanctify us

D. Offers the sacraments

E. Leads the community of faith.

St. Thomas on the Priesthood A. Only Christ is the true High Priest B. All others are ministers of Christ The priesthood in the O.T announces Christ. The priesthood in the N.T acts in the person of Christ.

A. Only Christ is the true High Priest

B. All others are ministers of Christ

The priesthood in the O.T announces Christ.

The priesthood in the N.T acts in the person of Christ.

Priesthood of believers Like Christ we are anointed priest, prophet, and Kings Through baptism we receive the priesthood of all believers.

Like Christ we are anointed priest, prophet, and Kings

Through baptism we receive the priesthood of all believers.

Priesthood of Believers Prophet: To announce and to denounce Priest: We have the ability to offer prayers and spiritual sacrifices to God, (holiness) King: We share the promise of eternal life in the kingdom of heaven

Prophet: To announce and to denounce

Priest: We have the ability to offer prayers and spiritual sacrifices to God, (holiness)

King: We share the promise of eternal life in the kingdom of heaven

Priesthood of believers Given to all who are baptized We are all call: A. to serve God and neighbor B. To be witnesses C. To live a holy life acceptable to God.

Given to all who are baptized

We are all call:

A. to serve God and neighbor

B. To be witnesses

C. To live a holy life acceptable to God.

Ministerial priesthood Is at the service of the common priesthood of believers. It sanctifies the people of God, through the sacraments, word and deeds

Is at the service of the common priesthood of believers.

It sanctifies the people of God, through the sacraments, word and deeds

Holy Orders Jesus Chose Apostles (those who are sent) To continue his ministry on earth He gave them the power to act in his name.

Jesus Chose Apostles (those who are sent)

To continue his ministry on earth

He gave them the power to act in his name.

Holy Orders The sacrament of mission through which Christ continues his presence through the ministry of the Bishop and priest. This ministry is exercise until the end of time.

The sacrament of mission through which Christ continues his presence through the ministry of the Bishop and priest.

This ministry is exercise until the end of time.

There are three degrees or orders Episcopate = Bishop Presbyterate = Priest Diaconate = Deacon

Episcopate = Bishop

Presbyterate = Priest

Diaconate = Deacon

Bishops Episcopos = overseer A. has the fullness of the priesthood B. has the power to ordain, to teach, to rule C. Successors of the Apostles D. With the Pope guide the people of God to holiness, truth and the experience of God (Magisterium).

Episcopos = overseer

A. has the fullness of the priesthood

B. has the power to ordain, to teach, to rule

C. Successors of the Apostles

D. With the Pope guide the people of God to holiness, truth and the experience of God (Magisterium).

Priest Presbyter = elder Priest are incorporated into the priesthood of Christ A. They represent the bishop (subordinates) B. They have the power to preach, and celebrate the sacraments and lead the people in worship.

Presbyter = elder

Priest are incorporated into the priesthood of Christ

A. They represent the bishop (subordinates)

B. They have the power to preach, and celebrate the sacraments and lead the people in worship.

Deacons There are two types Transitional = those studying for the priesthood (celibate) Permanent = Married or single Men who wish to serve the Church as ministers Deacons do not share in the priesthood. They are ordain to ministry (service).

There are two types

Transitional = those studying for the priesthood (celibate)

Permanent = Married or single Men who wish to serve the Church as ministers

Deacons do not share in the priesthood. They are ordain to ministry (service).

Deacons Some of the Deacon’s functions are: Preach Baptize Proclaim the word of God Witness marriage union Lead funerals Assist the Bishop or the priest in the liturgy Serve as chaplains

Some of the Deacon’s functions are:

Preach

Baptize

Proclaim the word of God

Witness marriage union

Lead funerals

Assist the Bishop or the priest in the liturgy

Serve as chaplains

Sunday The day of the Lord is the perfect day for the celebration of Holy Orders The faithful is invited to participate at ordinations.

The day of the Lord is the perfect day for the celebration of Holy Orders

The faithful is invited to participate at ordinations.

Effects Strength Grace INDELABLE MARK = to act in the person of Christ

Strength

Grace

INDELABLE MARK = to act in the person of Christ

The End