The sacrament of “Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles is exercised and sustained in the Church until the end of time.
It is the sacrament of apostolic ministry”
The Sacrament of Holy Orders continues Christ's priesthood by ordaining men to serve the Church. There are three levels of ordination: deacon, priest, and bishop. Deacons serve the bishop and help those in need. Priests preach, celebrate the Eucharist, and serve the faithful. Bishops teach the faith and ordain new priests and bishops. Ordination imprints an indelible spiritual mark and configures the man to Christ the priest.
This document provides information about the sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church. It discusses that Holy Orders is how men are ordained as priests or deacons, representing Jesus' presence in the Church. There are three steps to ordination: the diaconate, the priesthood, and the episcopacy. During ordination, the ordaining minister lays hands on the man and prays for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Ordination allows one to perform religious ceremonies and sacraments. It is important as it recognizes those called to ministry and encourages them in their commitment.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders continues Christ's priesthood by incorporating men into the priesthood at three levels: bishop, priest, or deacon. Bishops stand in direct succession from the Apostles and have the power to sanctify others and govern the Church. Priests assist bishops and have the power to celebrate the Eucharist. Deacons assist priests and bishops in their ministry. The Sacrament can only be validly conferred on baptized men, and it imprints an indelible spiritual mark that can only be received once for each level of ordination.
The document provides information about the sacred liturgy and sacraments of the Catholic Church. It defines the sacred liturgy as the true worship of God enacted by Jesus Christ and his body, the Church, through ceremonies, rites and formulas established by Scripture and Tradition. It explains that the Church celebrates liturgy in obedience to God's will and that liturgy is fitting for humans as social beings. Major liturgies include the sacraments and the Divine Office, and they are celebrated at fixed times and seasons, most importantly relating to the life of Christ.
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which men become priests. It gives them sacred power to act in total identification with Christ. There are three degrees of Holy Orders: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops receive the fullness of Holy Orders and have the duties of teaching, sanctifying, and ruling. Priests preach the Gospel, shepherd the faithful, and celebrate divine worship. Deacons serve the people of God through liturgy, the Gospel, and charity. Receiving Holy Orders affects the whole life of the ordained as they are configured to Christ and bound to pursue perfection.
This document discusses the sacrament of Holy Orders and ordination. It begins by asking questions about Jesus washing the feet of the disciples and what that symbolized. It explains that Holy Orders is a special calling to serve God as a bishop, priest, or deacon. It describes the roles of each and how Jesus established the priesthood. The document then asks about how the foot washing is enacted in liturgy on Holy Thursday. It discusses whether only men can serve and how both men and women are called to serve. Finally, it observes symbols in an ordination video like prostration, laying on of hands, and anointing with chrism, and asks how we can support ordained ministers.
The Pontifical Assembly of the Whole Church is to examine divine revelation and how it is handed on. The synod takes its direction from the words of St. John: "We announce to you the eternal life which dwelt with the Father" (1 John 1:2-3).
In the beginning God created man in Christ, and through Christ man might have access to the Father and come to share in the divine nature (see Eph. 2:18; 2 Peter 1:4). In his goodness and wisdom God chose to reveal Himself and to make known to us the hidden purpose of His will. In Revelation, God out of abundance of His love speaks to men as friends and lives among them. This plan of revelation is realized by deeds and words having an inner unity. By this revelation then, the deepest truth about God shines out for our sake in Christ, who is both the mediator and the fullness of all revelation.
From the beginning God has kept the human race in His care, to give eternal life to those who perseveringly do good in search of salvation. Through the patriarchs and after them through Moses and the prophets, He taught this people to acknowledge himself as the one living and true God.
After speaking to men in many ways through the prophets, "now at last in these days God has spoken to us in His Son" (Heb. 1:1-18). For this reason Jesus perfected revelation by fulfilling it through his whole work of making himself present and manifesting himself.
In our Christian faith is an obedience by which man commits his whole self freely to God, offering the full submission of intellect and will to God who reveals. To make this act of faith, the grace of God and the interior help of the Holy Spirit must precede and assist, moving the heart and turning it to God.
A sacred synod has affirmed that God, the beginning and end of all things, can be known with certainty from created reality by the light of human reason. It teaches that it is through His revelation that those religious truths which are by their nature accessible to human reason can be know by all men with ease, with solid certitude.
In the beginning Jesus commissioned the Apostles to preach to all men that Gospel which is the source of all saving truth and moral teaching. This commission was faithfully fulfilled by the Apostles who, by their oral preaching, by example, and by observances handed on what they had received from the lips of Christ.
The Apostles left bishops as their successors, "handing over" to them "the authority to teach in their own place" (see 1 John 3:2). But in order to keep the Gospel forever whole and alive within the Church, they made bishops their successors. This sacred tradition, therefore, and Sacred Scripture of both the Old and New Testaments are like a mirror through which the pilgrim Church on earth looks at God.
The Apostles, handing on what they themselves had received, warn the faithful to hold fast to the traditions which they have learned either by word of mouth or by letter (see 2 Thess. 2:15). And so the apostolic preaching was.
The document discusses the ministry of liturgy in the Catholic Church. It defines liturgy as the celebration of divine worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and active charity. It notes that various ministries exist to assist the faithful, including servers, readers, choir members, and catechists. These ministries are determined by bishops according to liturgical traditions and pastoral needs. The document then outlines four specific sub-ministries: the Ministry of Altar Servers, Acolytes (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion), Lectors, and the Music Ministry.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders continues Christ's priesthood by ordaining men to serve the Church. There are three levels of ordination: deacon, priest, and bishop. Deacons serve the bishop and help those in need. Priests preach, celebrate the Eucharist, and serve the faithful. Bishops teach the faith and ordain new priests and bishops. Ordination imprints an indelible spiritual mark and configures the man to Christ the priest.
This document provides information about the sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church. It discusses that Holy Orders is how men are ordained as priests or deacons, representing Jesus' presence in the Church. There are three steps to ordination: the diaconate, the priesthood, and the episcopacy. During ordination, the ordaining minister lays hands on the man and prays for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Ordination allows one to perform religious ceremonies and sacraments. It is important as it recognizes those called to ministry and encourages them in their commitment.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders continues Christ's priesthood by incorporating men into the priesthood at three levels: bishop, priest, or deacon. Bishops stand in direct succession from the Apostles and have the power to sanctify others and govern the Church. Priests assist bishops and have the power to celebrate the Eucharist. Deacons assist priests and bishops in their ministry. The Sacrament can only be validly conferred on baptized men, and it imprints an indelible spiritual mark that can only be received once for each level of ordination.
The document provides information about the sacred liturgy and sacraments of the Catholic Church. It defines the sacred liturgy as the true worship of God enacted by Jesus Christ and his body, the Church, through ceremonies, rites and formulas established by Scripture and Tradition. It explains that the Church celebrates liturgy in obedience to God's will and that liturgy is fitting for humans as social beings. Major liturgies include the sacraments and the Divine Office, and they are celebrated at fixed times and seasons, most importantly relating to the life of Christ.
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which men become priests. It gives them sacred power to act in total identification with Christ. There are three degrees of Holy Orders: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops receive the fullness of Holy Orders and have the duties of teaching, sanctifying, and ruling. Priests preach the Gospel, shepherd the faithful, and celebrate divine worship. Deacons serve the people of God through liturgy, the Gospel, and charity. Receiving Holy Orders affects the whole life of the ordained as they are configured to Christ and bound to pursue perfection.
This document discusses the sacrament of Holy Orders and ordination. It begins by asking questions about Jesus washing the feet of the disciples and what that symbolized. It explains that Holy Orders is a special calling to serve God as a bishop, priest, or deacon. It describes the roles of each and how Jesus established the priesthood. The document then asks about how the foot washing is enacted in liturgy on Holy Thursday. It discusses whether only men can serve and how both men and women are called to serve. Finally, it observes symbols in an ordination video like prostration, laying on of hands, and anointing with chrism, and asks how we can support ordained ministers.
The Pontifical Assembly of the Whole Church is to examine divine revelation and how it is handed on. The synod takes its direction from the words of St. John: "We announce to you the eternal life which dwelt with the Father" (1 John 1:2-3).
In the beginning God created man in Christ, and through Christ man might have access to the Father and come to share in the divine nature (see Eph. 2:18; 2 Peter 1:4). In his goodness and wisdom God chose to reveal Himself and to make known to us the hidden purpose of His will. In Revelation, God out of abundance of His love speaks to men as friends and lives among them. This plan of revelation is realized by deeds and words having an inner unity. By this revelation then, the deepest truth about God shines out for our sake in Christ, who is both the mediator and the fullness of all revelation.
From the beginning God has kept the human race in His care, to give eternal life to those who perseveringly do good in search of salvation. Through the patriarchs and after them through Moses and the prophets, He taught this people to acknowledge himself as the one living and true God.
After speaking to men in many ways through the prophets, "now at last in these days God has spoken to us in His Son" (Heb. 1:1-18). For this reason Jesus perfected revelation by fulfilling it through his whole work of making himself present and manifesting himself.
In our Christian faith is an obedience by which man commits his whole self freely to God, offering the full submission of intellect and will to God who reveals. To make this act of faith, the grace of God and the interior help of the Holy Spirit must precede and assist, moving the heart and turning it to God.
A sacred synod has affirmed that God, the beginning and end of all things, can be known with certainty from created reality by the light of human reason. It teaches that it is through His revelation that those religious truths which are by their nature accessible to human reason can be know by all men with ease, with solid certitude.
In the beginning Jesus commissioned the Apostles to preach to all men that Gospel which is the source of all saving truth and moral teaching. This commission was faithfully fulfilled by the Apostles who, by their oral preaching, by example, and by observances handed on what they had received from the lips of Christ.
The Apostles left bishops as their successors, "handing over" to them "the authority to teach in their own place" (see 1 John 3:2). But in order to keep the Gospel forever whole and alive within the Church, they made bishops their successors. This sacred tradition, therefore, and Sacred Scripture of both the Old and New Testaments are like a mirror through which the pilgrim Church on earth looks at God.
The Apostles, handing on what they themselves had received, warn the faithful to hold fast to the traditions which they have learned either by word of mouth or by letter (see 2 Thess. 2:15). And so the apostolic preaching was.
The document discusses the ministry of liturgy in the Catholic Church. It defines liturgy as the celebration of divine worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and active charity. It notes that various ministries exist to assist the faithful, including servers, readers, choir members, and catechists. These ministries are determined by bishops according to liturgical traditions and pastoral needs. The document then outlines four specific sub-ministries: the Ministry of Altar Servers, Acolytes (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion), Lectors, and the Music Ministry.
This document provides information about the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It discusses how Holy Orders allows the mission of Christ and the apostles to continue through the Church. There are three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. Ordination integrates one into an ordained ministry. The ordained represent Christ as head of the Church and act in persona Christi (in the person of Christ) when serving the community. Both the ministerial priesthood and the common priesthood of all believers participate in the one priesthood of Christ in different ways.
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission of Christ continues in the Church. It includes three degrees: bishop, priest, and deacon. A priest acts in the person of Christ as head of the Church. Through ordination, one is configured to Christ and receives authority to preach, sanctify believers, and celebrate divine worship. The priesthood finds its origin and fulfillment in the one, unique priesthood of Jesus Christ.
Holy Orders refers to the sacrament and clerical structure of the Catholic Church. There are seven orders ranging from the porter to the bishop. The major orders are the priesthood, diaconate, and episcopate. Ordination confers an indelible mark allowing one to act in the person of Christ. It involves prayer, imposition of hands by the bishop, and a promise to serve God and his Church. The traditional rite involves vesting and conferral of sacred powers to offer sacrifice, forgive sins, and sanctify the faithful.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Virginia PC(USA) Nominating Committee Ini...Geoff McLean
This is a inital briefing given to the nominating committee of Christ Presbyterian Church. The goal of this presentation is to reinforce the need to find qulified Spritiaul leaders not just bodies to fill open slots. Feel free to use it and make it your own, just give me a little credit somewhere.
The document discusses what the Church is. It states that the Church is the mystical body of Christ, established by God on earth to gather humanity to divine life in heaven. It notes that God desires all the faithful to be united to him and one another in the mystical body. The Church is the instrument for the salvation of all. It also discusses the four marks of the Church - that it is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Jesus Christ founded the Church and gave authority to the apostles and St. Peter to govern it.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of the nominating committee, elders, and deacons at Christ Presbyterian Church. The nominating committee is responsible for preparing a slate of officers for elder and deacon positions. Elders oversee the spiritual, educational, and practical activities of the church and encourage worship and mission. Deacons serve those in need within and outside the church community and assist with worship duties under the supervision of the session. Both elders and deacons must demonstrate strong faith, dedication, and love of Christ.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in Christianity, including beliefs, doctrines, sacred texts, religious leaders and hierarchy, worship and observances, and subdivisions. It discusses core teachings such as the Holy Trinity, Jesus as the founder, beliefs around God and the afterlife. Major Christian holidays and rituals are outlined like Advent, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. The origins and splits between the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant churches are summarized.
This document discusses several key Catholic beliefs and concepts:
1) It outlines some core Catholic beliefs like the Body of Christ, Communion of Saints, Apostolic Tradition and Succession, and the roles of Popes, Bishops and Priests.
2) It explains why the Catholic Church's role in guiding people to faith and salvation is important, noting it provides a path to avoid Hell and gain eternal life.
3) It discusses the Magisterium and Apostolic Succession, explaining that the Magisterium interprets doctrine and the Pope has authority that traces directly to Jesus through an unbroken line of bishops.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in Christianity, including its history, beliefs, sacred texts, important figures, rituals and observances, and divisions. It discusses how Christianity began with the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Trinity belief in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Major events and festivals like Easter and Pentecost are also summarized. The document outlines Christian doctrines, symbols and sacraments, as well as views on topics like sexuality, family and divorce.
The document provides information about various religions in the UK and around the world. It discusses the Church of England and how it relates to the British monarchy. It also describes the Presbyterian Church of Scotland and compares the beliefs of Catholicism, Anglicanism and Presbyterianism. Other sections summarize the beliefs and structures of Methodism, Baptists, Quakers, and various non-Christian religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam.
The document discusses the Church as a sacrament. It defines what a sacrament and church are, and explains how the Church serves as a visible sign of Christ's presence in the world, making grace accessible, and fostering unity among believers and with God. The Church as a sacrament also relates it to non-Catholics and reinforces the importance of constant renewal to better fulfill its purpose.
Holy Orders is a sacrament that marks men as sacred ministers - bishops, priests, and deacons - to lead the faithful. The minor orders are now called ministries rather than ordinations. Subdiaconate no longer exists, and its function is now served by acolytes. Those preparing for priesthood must pass through the ministries of lector and acolyte. Deacons are ordained to serve and are attached to the bishop. Priests work with bishops to serve God's people. Bishops receive episcopal ordination which gives them full responsibility as transmitters of apostolic succession.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders continues Christ's mission through the Apostles by establishing an ordained priesthood to lead the Church. There are three degrees of Holy Orders - bishops, priests, and deacons - with bishops and priests able to celebrate the sacraments. At ordination, candidates undergo examination, promise obedience, receive the laying on of hands by the bishop, and anointing with chrism as a sign of their consecration to serve God's people by preaching, administering sacraments, and building up the Church.
Ordained ministry arises from the sacrament of Holy Orders and includes diocesan priests, bishops, and deacons. Lay ministry and religious ministry also serve important roles in the Church. All baptized Christians are called to participate in the Church's mission to proclaim the Good News, though they fulfill this through various vocations. The laity in particular proclaim the gospel through building families, acting as witnesses in the world, engaging in service and evangelization, and working for social transformation. Both the ordained and lay ministries are essential to spreading the Catholic faith.
Holy Orders and Matrimony are called sacraments in service of the community because they confer a specific mission on their recipients to build up the people of God. Christ instituted Holy Orders at the Last Supper by conferring on the Apostles the power to consecrate and offer his Body and Blood in the Mass. The chief supernatural powers of a priest are to change bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ in the Mass, and to forgive sins in the sacrament of Penance.
The document defines the Catholic Church and discusses its origins and establishment. It begins by defining the Church through its own self-identity and marks (one, holy, catholic, apostolic) and then defines sacraments. It describes how Christ established the Church and how the Holy Spirit manifested it at Pentecost. It discusses the hierarchical structure of the Church established by Christ to ensure unity, fidelity, and administration of sacraments. The Church grows through the preaching and martyrdom of the Apostles and handing on of Jesus' teaching through Apostolic Tradition.
This document provides an overview of key aspects of Catholicism. It begins with definitions of important Catholic terms like Apostles, Catechism, Eucharist, and Vatican. It then addresses questions like the Holy Trinity, the role of the Pope, the seven sacraments, transubstantiation, rules for communion, the process of becoming Catholic, requirements to become a priest, whether women can be priests, differences between Catholic and Protestant bibles, how confessions work, and why Latin is the language of the Church. Sources are provided at the end.
The document discusses the structures and membership of the Catholic Church. It describes the hierarchical constitution of the Church including the Pope, bishops, priests, and deacons. It discusses the Episcopal College and the Pope's role as the visible head of the Church. It also describes the laity and consecrated religious life. The teaching, sanctifying, and governing offices of the bishops are summarized. The nature of Catholic unity is discussed as God calling all people to salvation through His one Church.
The document discusses different forms of church government including Episcopalian, Presbyterian, and Congregational models. It analyzes the leadership structures and biblical arguments for and against each. The key points are: Episcopalian government involves bishops having authority over local parishes led by rectors. Presbyterian government organizes elders into sessions, presbyteries, and a general assembly. Congregational government places authority in the local congregation led by a single pastor or team of pastors and elders. The biblical support for each is debated throughout with no consensus reached.
"The Church" is the People that God gathers in the whole world. She exists in local communities and she draws her life from the word and the Body of Christ and so becomes Christ's Body. CCC 751- 752
Mary's role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it.
Her union with the Son in the work of salvation is made manifest from the time of Christ's virginal conception up to his death.
She is our Mother in the order of grace: By her complete adherence to the Father's will, to his Son's redemptive work, and to every prompting of the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Mary is the Church's model of faith and charity.
Thus she is a "preeminent and unique member of the Church"; indeed, she is our model! CCC 963-967
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub, used for fuel or timber.
Wood is a versatile material with many uses, namely: for building shelter, wood works, canoes, for making paper, for coal production etc
This document provides information about the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It discusses how Holy Orders allows the mission of Christ and the apostles to continue through the Church. There are three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. Ordination integrates one into an ordained ministry. The ordained represent Christ as head of the Church and act in persona Christi (in the person of Christ) when serving the community. Both the ministerial priesthood and the common priesthood of all believers participate in the one priesthood of Christ in different ways.
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission of Christ continues in the Church. It includes three degrees: bishop, priest, and deacon. A priest acts in the person of Christ as head of the Church. Through ordination, one is configured to Christ and receives authority to preach, sanctify believers, and celebrate divine worship. The priesthood finds its origin and fulfillment in the one, unique priesthood of Jesus Christ.
Holy Orders refers to the sacrament and clerical structure of the Catholic Church. There are seven orders ranging from the porter to the bishop. The major orders are the priesthood, diaconate, and episcopate. Ordination confers an indelible mark allowing one to act in the person of Christ. It involves prayer, imposition of hands by the bishop, and a promise to serve God and his Church. The traditional rite involves vesting and conferral of sacred powers to offer sacrifice, forgive sins, and sanctify the faithful.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Virginia PC(USA) Nominating Committee Ini...Geoff McLean
This is a inital briefing given to the nominating committee of Christ Presbyterian Church. The goal of this presentation is to reinforce the need to find qulified Spritiaul leaders not just bodies to fill open slots. Feel free to use it and make it your own, just give me a little credit somewhere.
The document discusses what the Church is. It states that the Church is the mystical body of Christ, established by God on earth to gather humanity to divine life in heaven. It notes that God desires all the faithful to be united to him and one another in the mystical body. The Church is the instrument for the salvation of all. It also discusses the four marks of the Church - that it is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Jesus Christ founded the Church and gave authority to the apostles and St. Peter to govern it.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of the nominating committee, elders, and deacons at Christ Presbyterian Church. The nominating committee is responsible for preparing a slate of officers for elder and deacon positions. Elders oversee the spiritual, educational, and practical activities of the church and encourage worship and mission. Deacons serve those in need within and outside the church community and assist with worship duties under the supervision of the session. Both elders and deacons must demonstrate strong faith, dedication, and love of Christ.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in Christianity, including beliefs, doctrines, sacred texts, religious leaders and hierarchy, worship and observances, and subdivisions. It discusses core teachings such as the Holy Trinity, Jesus as the founder, beliefs around God and the afterlife. Major Christian holidays and rituals are outlined like Advent, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. The origins and splits between the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant churches are summarized.
This document discusses several key Catholic beliefs and concepts:
1) It outlines some core Catholic beliefs like the Body of Christ, Communion of Saints, Apostolic Tradition and Succession, and the roles of Popes, Bishops and Priests.
2) It explains why the Catholic Church's role in guiding people to faith and salvation is important, noting it provides a path to avoid Hell and gain eternal life.
3) It discusses the Magisterium and Apostolic Succession, explaining that the Magisterium interprets doctrine and the Pope has authority that traces directly to Jesus through an unbroken line of bishops.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in Christianity, including its history, beliefs, sacred texts, important figures, rituals and observances, and divisions. It discusses how Christianity began with the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Trinity belief in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Major events and festivals like Easter and Pentecost are also summarized. The document outlines Christian doctrines, symbols and sacraments, as well as views on topics like sexuality, family and divorce.
The document provides information about various religions in the UK and around the world. It discusses the Church of England and how it relates to the British monarchy. It also describes the Presbyterian Church of Scotland and compares the beliefs of Catholicism, Anglicanism and Presbyterianism. Other sections summarize the beliefs and structures of Methodism, Baptists, Quakers, and various non-Christian religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam.
The document discusses the Church as a sacrament. It defines what a sacrament and church are, and explains how the Church serves as a visible sign of Christ's presence in the world, making grace accessible, and fostering unity among believers and with God. The Church as a sacrament also relates it to non-Catholics and reinforces the importance of constant renewal to better fulfill its purpose.
Holy Orders is a sacrament that marks men as sacred ministers - bishops, priests, and deacons - to lead the faithful. The minor orders are now called ministries rather than ordinations. Subdiaconate no longer exists, and its function is now served by acolytes. Those preparing for priesthood must pass through the ministries of lector and acolyte. Deacons are ordained to serve and are attached to the bishop. Priests work with bishops to serve God's people. Bishops receive episcopal ordination which gives them full responsibility as transmitters of apostolic succession.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders continues Christ's mission through the Apostles by establishing an ordained priesthood to lead the Church. There are three degrees of Holy Orders - bishops, priests, and deacons - with bishops and priests able to celebrate the sacraments. At ordination, candidates undergo examination, promise obedience, receive the laying on of hands by the bishop, and anointing with chrism as a sign of their consecration to serve God's people by preaching, administering sacraments, and building up the Church.
Ordained ministry arises from the sacrament of Holy Orders and includes diocesan priests, bishops, and deacons. Lay ministry and religious ministry also serve important roles in the Church. All baptized Christians are called to participate in the Church's mission to proclaim the Good News, though they fulfill this through various vocations. The laity in particular proclaim the gospel through building families, acting as witnesses in the world, engaging in service and evangelization, and working for social transformation. Both the ordained and lay ministries are essential to spreading the Catholic faith.
Holy Orders and Matrimony are called sacraments in service of the community because they confer a specific mission on their recipients to build up the people of God. Christ instituted Holy Orders at the Last Supper by conferring on the Apostles the power to consecrate and offer his Body and Blood in the Mass. The chief supernatural powers of a priest are to change bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ in the Mass, and to forgive sins in the sacrament of Penance.
The document defines the Catholic Church and discusses its origins and establishment. It begins by defining the Church through its own self-identity and marks (one, holy, catholic, apostolic) and then defines sacraments. It describes how Christ established the Church and how the Holy Spirit manifested it at Pentecost. It discusses the hierarchical structure of the Church established by Christ to ensure unity, fidelity, and administration of sacraments. The Church grows through the preaching and martyrdom of the Apostles and handing on of Jesus' teaching through Apostolic Tradition.
This document provides an overview of key aspects of Catholicism. It begins with definitions of important Catholic terms like Apostles, Catechism, Eucharist, and Vatican. It then addresses questions like the Holy Trinity, the role of the Pope, the seven sacraments, transubstantiation, rules for communion, the process of becoming Catholic, requirements to become a priest, whether women can be priests, differences between Catholic and Protestant bibles, how confessions work, and why Latin is the language of the Church. Sources are provided at the end.
The document discusses the structures and membership of the Catholic Church. It describes the hierarchical constitution of the Church including the Pope, bishops, priests, and deacons. It discusses the Episcopal College and the Pope's role as the visible head of the Church. It also describes the laity and consecrated religious life. The teaching, sanctifying, and governing offices of the bishops are summarized. The nature of Catholic unity is discussed as God calling all people to salvation through His one Church.
The document discusses different forms of church government including Episcopalian, Presbyterian, and Congregational models. It analyzes the leadership structures and biblical arguments for and against each. The key points are: Episcopalian government involves bishops having authority over local parishes led by rectors. Presbyterian government organizes elders into sessions, presbyteries, and a general assembly. Congregational government places authority in the local congregation led by a single pastor or team of pastors and elders. The biblical support for each is debated throughout with no consensus reached.
"The Church" is the People that God gathers in the whole world. She exists in local communities and she draws her life from the word and the Body of Christ and so becomes Christ's Body. CCC 751- 752
Mary's role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it.
Her union with the Son in the work of salvation is made manifest from the time of Christ's virginal conception up to his death.
She is our Mother in the order of grace: By her complete adherence to the Father's will, to his Son's redemptive work, and to every prompting of the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Mary is the Church's model of faith and charity.
Thus she is a "preeminent and unique member of the Church"; indeed, she is our model! CCC 963-967
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub, used for fuel or timber.
Wood is a versatile material with many uses, namely: for building shelter, wood works, canoes, for making paper, for coal production etc
SANCTIFICATION OF CHRISTIAN SUFFERING.pptxRUTH AFUNWA
This document discusses the sanctification of Christian suffering according to Catholic doctrine. It defines Christian suffering as the trials and temptations experienced during one's walk with God, noting that suffering results from one's relationship with God and can strengthen faith. The document outlines different types of suffering and how suffering can discipline, humble, and make one a better Christian when accepted joyfully and offered up as Christ did. Suffering, when endured with the right attitude, can be a means of sanctification and proof of God's love.
CHRISTIAN COHERENCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE.pptxRUTH AFUNWA
This document discusses Christian coherence in the digital age. It defines Christian coherence as living a unified life where the divine and human are joined. The digital age refers to the era of widespread computer technology and online information. While the digital world provides benefits like connectivity and learning, it also poses disadvantages such as anonymity, bullying, and addiction. To live coherently, Christians must act virtuously both online and offline, entering digital spaces with their Christian identity to positively influence others. Living unity of life means fulfilling daily duties and acting freely according to God's will through continuity and obedience.
prayer is lifting up our hearts and mind to God.
parts of prayer
Petition: asking for pardon, asking for one's own and others' salvation, praying for the Church, the apostolate, needs of all sorts, etc.
Thanksgiving: recognizing all the gifts we have received and, through them, God's mercy and generosity, spurs us to turn our hearts to God in thanksgiving.
An apostle is a disciple of Christ. Who has the responsibility to share the message of salvation and proclaiming the kingdom of God throughout the world.
Apostolate is from the Greek word: apostoloi meaning sent
The Angelus prayer (or "angelic greeting")
The Angelus is a Marian prayer of the Catholic Church, honouring our Lady.
This prayer encourages Christians to take Mary as a point of reference in the various moments of their day, so as to imitate her in her readiness to carry out the divine plan of salvation"
Sewage is wastewater. Sewage is polluted water which includes all harmful liquid, solid or gaseous substances introduced into waters or soil that may lead to a contamination of surface or underground waters
Vaccines are tiny fragments of the disease-causing organism or the blueprints for making the tiny fragments. They contain other ingredients to keep the vaccine safe and effective.
Interior life is a life which seeks God in everything, a life of prayer and the practice of living in the presence of God.
Interior piety focuses on relationship with God (internal conversations) and not just external actions
THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT May class.pptxRUTH AFUNWA
Virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do good. The gifts of the Holy Spirit helps us to maintain a balanced Christian life. Wisdom gives us a loving knowledge of God. Understanding gives a better knowledge of God. The spirit of Counsel directs us, teaches and instructs.
The Holy Spirit through the gift of fortitude gives us the strength to overcome challenges.
The gift of knowledge helps us to understand spiritual matters. The gift of Piety is the teacher of divine filiation.
This gift gives holy fear and not worldly fear.
This gift helps us to stay away from sin.
friendship is a state of mutual trust and support between two or more persons or organizations. Friendship can be of different kinds namely;
Friendships of utility: exist between you and someone who is useful to you in some way
Friendships of pleasure: exist between you and those whose company you enjoy.
Friendships of the good: are based on mutual respect and admiration
Disease pathogenesis follows a series of steps from entry to adhesion, Colonization,
Avoidance of host defenses,
Spread: localized, systemic or generalized before the pathological effect(s) is/are established.
Antimicrobial agent is a substance that interferes with the growth and activity of microorganisms.
These agents inhibit or kill microorganisms. Some antimicrobial agents are used to fight against infections and are called Chemotherapeutic Agents
A unique characteristic of an antimicrobial agent is selective toxicity, that is, it will destroy the organism but not affect the host
Agents of food spoilage; enzymes and chemical agents.
The role of microorganisms in food spoilage and organisms associated with deterioration of foods.
The role of temperature in food spoilage.
Marriage and sanctity by Dr Ruth AfunwaRUTH AFUNWA
1) The document discusses marriage as a path to holiness or sanctity according to Christian teachings. It was established by God to unite a man and woman in a permanent bond.
2) Fidelity in marriage involves total, faithful, and exclusive love between spouses that is enduring, seeks to improve oneself, accepts ideals, and remains constant over time through challenges.
3) Modern challenges to healthy marriages include high divorce rates, secularization, and policies undermining the traditional definition of marriage. However, strong families that practice dialogue, forgiveness, quality time together, and prayer can overcome obstacles.
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
SBS – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdfAstroAnuradha
Individuals born under Swati Nakshatra often exhibit a strong sense of independence and adaptability, yet they may also face vulnerabilities such as indecisiveness and a tendency to be easily swayed by external influences. Their quest for balance and harmony can sometimes lead to inner conflict and a lack of assertiveness. To know more visit: astroanuradha.com
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
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Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
Shining brightly in the sky, some days more than others, the Moon in popular culture is a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. The ancient Hindu texts, however, mention the Moon as an intriguing and powerful being, worshiped by sages as Chandra.
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon God
holy orders.pptx
1. HOLY ORDERS
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH,
CCC #1536-1538
Kiddies n Teens Catechism class
By
Dr Ruth Afunwa
2. OUTLINE
What is the sacrament of Holy orders?
Holy orders as a vocation
Deacon
Priest
Bishop
Conclusion
Personal activity
3. What is the sacrament of Holy Orders
The sacrament of “Holy Orders is the
sacrament through which the mission
entrusted by Christ to his apostles is
exercised and sustained in the Church until
the end of time.
It is the sacrament of apostolic ministry”
(CCC, 1536)
4. The Sacrament of Holy Orders can be
conferred only on baptized
men, following the example set by Jesus
Christ and His Apostles, who chose only
men as their successors.
5. Holy orders as a vocation
This sacrament is a Vocation
A vocation is a calling
Holy Orders is a special calling by God for
some men to live their lives in total service
to Him as bishops, priests, or deacons of
the Catholic Church.
6. Deacon (The Diaconate)
Deacons are ordained at a lower
level of Holy Orders
They preach, assist at Mass, and
serve the poor.
7. Priest (The Presbyterate)
A Priest is a baptized man who has received the
sacrament of Holy orders.
Priests serve as co-workers of the bishops, and receive
their faculties to administer the sacraments from
bishops.
In the Catholic Church, ordination only takes place after
years of discernment, study, and spiritual training.
8. Bishop (The Episcopate)
Only a Catholic bishop has the fullness of Holy
Orders and the ability to ordain other men to
the priesthood. The ordination occurs when the
bishop recites the ordination prayer while
placing his hands on the head of a baptized
male.
10. When the Sacrament of Holy Orders is
received, Catholic Bishops, Priests, and
Deacons are strengthened by the grace of
God and are able to serve worthily and to
administer the sacraments to the faithful.
11. Conclusion
Only men can receive the sacrament of Holy
orders.
Like Baptism and Confirmation, the sacrament of
Holy Orders leaves a permanent mark on the
soul and can only be received once.