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.

1. THE
SACRAMENT
OF THE
HOLY
ORDERS

2. HOLY ORDER
 "is the sacrament through
which the mission
entrusted by Christ to his
apostles continues to be
exercised in the Church
until the end of time: thus
it is the sacrament of
apostolic ministry. It
includes three degrees—
the orders of
bishop, priest, and
deacon.―
 (CC
C
153
6)

4. ORIGIN AND MEANING OF THE
PRIESTLY VOCATION
WHAT IS CHRISTIAN VOCATION? WHAT IS PRIESTLY VOCATION?
 1946. Christian Vocation  1947. the call by the
is a response to Christ's Sacrament of Holy Orders
 Trinitarianin the Church, to
Received
call, ―Come, follow me‖. place oneself of the service
 A free gift at
The vocation every of the People of God the a
God, grounded in with
Christian derives from the particular belonging and
Father‘s free loving
church and her configuration to Jesus us
choice, who blesses
Christ, and with the
mediation, finds fulfillment His Son, jesus Christ
authority of acting ‗in the
in the church , and and seals us with the
name and in the person‘ of
service to the Church. him Holy Spirit and
who is Head
Shepherd of the Church‘

5. 1949. HOLY ORDERS IS THE “ SACRAMENT OF APOSTOLIC MINISTRY”
 Through it the mission
entrusted by Christ to his
Apostles continues to
exercised in the Church to
the end of time‖
A. HOLY ORDERS

6. WHAT IS ORDER? WHAT IS ORDINATION?
 In church usage ―order‖  It is the sacramental act by
simply means the group or which one is integrated into
body of those who carry on the orders of bishops,of
certain functions, such as priests and of deacons.
teaching, sanctifying and
governing
 It confers a gift of the
Holy Spirit, enabling the
exercise of a sacred It goes beyond simple
power which can only designation or delegation
come from Christ
A. himself, ORDERS
HOLY through his
Church

7. B. PRIESTHOOD IN SALVATION HISTORY
1. OLD TESTAMENT
 1950.  In Old
 Moses Testament, priesthood was
 Now priest is someone powerless to effect definitive
appointed to act on behalf salvation
of the people as their
representative before  Since the Law had only a
God, to offer gifts and shadow of the good things to
sacrifices for sins. come and no real image of
them, it was never able to perfect
the worshippers by the same
sacrifices offered continually year
after year for it is impossible that
the blood of the bulls and goats
take away sins(Heb 10:1-4)

8. B. PRIESTHOOD IN SALVATION HISTORY
2. NEW TESTAMENT MINISTRY
 1951. New Testament  1st, the priest is a
offers four basic disciple, called to ―follow
dimensions of the Jesus‖ in total
Christian ministry that commitment, undeterred
Catholic tradition has even by family ties, life
brought together in the itself, hardship or death.
priesthood.

9.  Christian Discipleship was
unique in that:
 Christ, not the
disciple, initiate the call;
 Whose aim was not to
acquire intellectual or moral
formation, but to gain FAITH
in the saving mission of
Jesus;
 In a never outgrown
discipleship that consists in
a complete, ever-deepening
surrender to Jesus, Founder
of the Kingdom and the
unique Rabbi(teacher); and
 In total and radical
dedication to the
kingdom, beyond all
ordinary human ties.

10.  2nd, the priest is an  3rd, the priest is called
apostle, ―sent‖ to a presbyter, an elder
serve in the mission one responsible to the
of Jesus and of the pastoral care of the
church. It was always Church members. As
Jesus who is God‘s steward he
preached. must be:
 hospitable and a lover
of goodness; steady,
just, holy and self-
contolled.
 He represents a institution with
authority-not to dominate but to
serve

11.  Finally, the priest is a  Since the Mass
presider at the represents the apex of
Eucharist as he offers the church‘s prayer and
the holy sacrifice of the work, it is obviously the
Mass. Thus, he central function of a
gathers the community priest‘s day, for there all
together for prayer and the faithful encounter
in in particular for the the saving presence of
―breaking of bread‖ to ― our lord Jesus Christ in
proclaim the death of word and sacrament
the Lord until he
comes‖

12. BIBLICAL
BACKGROUND

13. BIBLE BACKGROUND
Here are several verses in the
New Testament that points to
this sacrament. :
 Matthew 16:18-19
 John 21:15-17
 Romans 10:14-15
 2 Timothy 1:6
 Titus 1:5

14. MATTHEW 16:18-19
 18 And I tell you that you
are Peter, and on this rock I
will build my church, and
the gates of Hades will not
overcome it. 19 I will give
you the keys of the
kingdom of heaven;
whatever you bind on
earth will be bound in
heaven, and whatever you
loose on earth will be
loosed in heaven.”

15. JOHN 21:15-17
Jesus Reinstates Peter
 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon
Peter, ―Simon son of John, do you love me more than
these?‖ ―Yes, Lord,‖ he said, ―you know that I love
you.‖ Jesus said, ―Feed my lambs.‖
 16 Again Jesus said, ―Simon son of John, do you love
me?‖ He answered, ―Yes, Lord, you know that I love
you.‖ Jesus said, ―Take care of my sheep.‖
 17 The third time he said to him, ―Simon son of John, do
you love me?‖Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him
the third time, ―Do you love me?‖ He said, ―Lord, you
know all things; you know that I love you.‖Jesus
said, ―Feed my sheep.

16. ROMANS 10:14-15
 14How, then, can they call on the one they
have not believed in? And how can they
believe in the one of whom they have not
heard? And how can they hear without
someone preaching to them? 15 And how can
anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is
written: ―How beautiful are the feet of those
who bring good news!‖[a]

17. 2 TIMOTHY 1:6
Appeal for Loyalty to
Paul and the
Gospel
6 For this reason I
remind you to fan
into flame the gift of
God, which is in you
through the laying
on of my hands.

18. TITUS 1:5
 "For this reason I left
you in Crete so that
you might set right
what remains to be
done and appoint
presbyters in every
town"

19. THE THREE
DEGREES
OF THE
SACRAMENT
OF
HOLY
ORDERS

20. A. BISHOPS
 by episcopal consecration is conferred the fullness of the
holy orders
 sanctifying, ruling and teaching; Duties as a bishop
 undertakes Christ’s role as Teacher, Sheperd and High
priest that acts in His Person, visibly and eminently.
 As a Vicar of Christ, he takes care of a particular diocese
entrusted to him.
 legitimate successor of the apostles; responsibility to show
solidarity for the apostolic mission of the Church

21. B. PRIESTS
 co – workers of the episcopal order for the proper
fulfilment of the apostolic mission entrusted by
Christ.
 Vatican stated that there are three main functions:
preach the gospel, shepherd the faithful and
celebrate the divine worship
 Sacred functions:
a. acting in the person of Christ
b. unite the votive offering of the faithful to to
the sacrifice of Christ their Head
c. make present and apply the unique sacrifice
of the New Testament

22. C. DEACONS
 serve the people of God in the service of
liturgy, of the Gospel and works of Charity
 DUTIES:
A. Administer baptism
B. Custodians and distributors of the
Eucharist
C. Assist and bless marriages in the name of
the Church
D. Bring Viaticum to the dying
E. To instruct and exhort the people
F. Officiate at burial and funeral services

24. JESUS CHRIST AS THE ONE MEDIATOR/PRIEST
 A. Unique Priesthood of Christ
• Jesus revealed himself as the definitive features
of the New Covenant.
• The New Testament proclaims Jesus Christ as
the unique mediator of the new covenant between
God and humans- he ransomed himself, stood for
us at Calvary. He offered his blood for God’s
salvation and justice to take place.
• He is a priest in a unique way not only by being
but by actions. His whole life was a priestly act.

25. JESUS CHRIST AS THE ONE MEDIATOR/PRIEST
 The works he has done 2,000
years ago still sends after
shocks until now. That is what
makes him a unique priest.

26. EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS
 The effects of sacrament is the
ordination. Meaning one is
qualified to act as representative
of Christ.
The sacrament must focus on
the Holy Spirit and the life
ordained.

27. EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS
 A. The spirit and the Life of the
Ordained
• The ordination of the priest, deacon, and
bishop, all invoke the Holy Spirit for the
sake of the ministry they will perform.
• Besides the power of the sacraments which
the ordained celebrate, there is the
personal spiritual ideal toward the ordained
are directed to strive even while conscious
of their human frailties and sins.
-Preach God‘s Words
-lead others into prayer of Christ
-shepherd with affection of the Good
Shepherd.

28. EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS
 B. Spirituality of the Priest
• 1. Holy Spirit
• The holy spirit is the principal of the
spiritual life of Christians specially the
priests.
• He creates a new heart, inspires and
guides us, reveals and communicates
the calling.
• He makes us sharers with His son
Jesus Christ.

29. EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS
 2. Spiritual Life of the Priest
Priests are to strive in a radical
way of living. (“Radicalism of the
Gospel”)
3.John Paul II’s Exhortation
The Vocation is a call to
holiness. There is a need to be
converted everyday.

30. EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS
 The effects of sacrament is the
ordination. Meaning one is
qualified to act as representative
of Christ.
The sacrament must focus on
the Holy Spirit and the life
ordained.

31. EFFECTS OF THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS
 4. For our Filipino Priests
 The second Plenary Council of the
Philippines calls for a genial spirituality
 1. rooted and centered to Christ
 2.ministerial
 3.live by the spirit
 5.missionary
 6.Eucharistic

32. RITUALS OF
HOLY ORDERS

33. RITUALS OF HOLY ORDERS
 The ritual of Holy Orders is the Ordination
Ceremony in which the Bishop lays his hands
on the individual to be ordained. In ordination
to the diaconate, the newly ordained deacon is
given a copy of the Gospels to signify his
responsibility to read and proclaim them. In
ordination to the priesthood, the one being
ordained has his hands consecrated with
Sacred Chrism and he receives a paten and
chalice.

34.  By the imposition of a bishop's
hands, confers on a man the grace and
spiritual power to sanctify others. There are
three forms of this sacrament, also called
sacramental orders, namely
diaconate, priesthood, and episcopate.
They are not, however three
sacraments, but only one sacrament that is
separately administered with three
successively higher sacramental effects.

35.  It is certain that every baptized male can be
validly ordained, although it would be highly
illicit to ordain him before the age of
reason. It is likewise certain that every
baptized male can be validly ordained a
priest without previously being ordained a
deacon. However, the more probably
teaching is that a baptized male cannot be
validly consecrated a bishop unless he has
previously been ordained a priest.

36. EPISCOPATE/BISHOPS
 Bishops are chosen from among the priests
in the Catholic Church. Only bishops can
validly administer the Sacrament of Holy
Orders. In Latin-rite Catholic churches, only
bishops (and priests with authorization by
the local bishop) may lawfully administer
the sacrament of confirmation, but if an
ordinary priest administers that sacrament
illegally, it is nonetheless considered
valid, so that the person confirmed cannot
be actually confirmed again, by a bishop or
otherwise.

37.  Latin rite priests with special permission of
the diocesan bishop or the Holy See can
lawfully administer confirmation; every
Catholic priest must administer
confirmation, even without permission, to
children in danger of death. In Eastern
Catholic Churches, confirmation is done by
parish priests via the rite of chrismation,
and is usually administered to both babies
and adults immediately after their baptism.

38. PRIESTHOOD
 The word either derives ultimately from the
Greek presbuteros meaning "elder" or the
Latin praepositus meaning "superintendent."
The Catholic Church sees the Priesthood as
both a reflection of the
ancient Temple priesthood of the Jews and the
person of Jesus. The liturgy of ordination
recalls the Old Testament priesthood and the
priesthood of Christ. In the words of Thomas
Aquinas, "Christ is the source of all
priesthood: the priest of the old law was a
prefiguration of Christ, and the priest of the
new law acts in the person of Christ."

39. MATTERS OF THE HOLY ORDERS

40. MATTER OF THE SACRAMENT
 The essential matter that is needed
in this sacrament are the following:
 laying on of hands by the bishop
 laying on the floor on prone
position (face down) of the priests
 bishop's specific consecratory
prayer asking God for the outpouring
of the Holy Spirit and his gifts proper
to the ministry to which the candidate
is being ordained.

41. HOLY VESTMENTS

42. BISHOP
 PECTORAL CROSS
 hangs on the breast
 badge of episcopacy
 MITRE
 tall double pointed
cap
 distuinguishing mark

43. BISHOP
 RING
 third finger, right hand
 symbol of faith or
identity
 CROSIER
 Bishop‘s pastoral staff
 Typifies duties as
sheperd of the flock

44. PRIEST
 ALB
 long white linen
gown
 denotes the
necessity of purity of
both body and soul
 CINCTURE
 girdle worn around
waist to bind alb to
the body
 generally
white, made up of
braided linen or
sometimes wool

45. PRIEST
 STOLE
 worn around the neck
 denotes the authority
of ministers
CHAUSABLE
large vestment worn
on the
shoulders, hangs on
the front and back;
rear portion is often
ornamented with a
large cross

46. DEACON

47. FORMULA IN HOLY ORDERS:
―Lord send fourth
Your Holy
Spirit, that he may
be strengthened by
the gift of your
seven fold grace to
carry out faithfully
the work of ministry
‖

48. VALUES

49.  Order is a true sacrament instituted by Christ who ordained the
Apostles at the Last Supper. It is administered by the laying on of
hands and the key phrases of the ordination preface. Only a
Bishop can validly ordain. The sacrament produces in the soul of
the recipient an increase of sanctifying grace, sacramental graces
to help him in his ministry, a sacramental character, and
supernatural powers (especially, the power to change the bread
and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrifice of the
Mass, and the power te forgive sins in the Sacrament of
Penance). Holy Orders is a sacrament of the living and can be
received only once. Only a bishop can confer this Sacrament.
'l'he cere- a mony for this Sacrament is long and a beautiful, but
the imposition of hands and the accompanying prayer (mat- ii ter
and form) are the essential part of the rite.