Holy Orders

1. By: Alex Countee

2. Minister of Holy Orders
 The minister of Holy Orders is the bishop.
 “All bishops have the power to pass on the three
ministries of bishop, priest, and deacon.”
(Introduction to Catholicism: A Complete Course)

3. How do we celebrate Holy Orders?
 This sacrament is usually celebrated on a Sunday Mass.
 The Church also welcomes as many lay people as
possible.
 The essential rites is the laying of hands on the head of
the ordinand. (Introduction to Catholicism: A
Complete Course)

4. Requirements to receive Holy
Orders
You must:
 Be a baptized male of excellent character.
 Have a interior and exterior calling.
 Have necessary knowledge of the nature of Holy Orders.
 Be the proper age, currently set at 24 years.
 Have a commitment to lifelong celibacy, except for
permanent deacons.
 Study theology and be otherwise trained in his
profession, in respect for his proper office. (Introduction to
Catholicism: A Complete Course)

5. Pope John Paul II
 Pope John Paul II entered the seminary when Poland
was occupied by Nazi Germany.
 He said that the priesthood was a “wondrous
exchange” between God and man.
 While he was escaping the Nazis, he believed the Lord
wanted him to become a priest. (Introduction to
Catholicism: A Complete Course)

6. The Role of Priests
 The priest’s role is to assist and obey the orders of the
bishop.
 They have the ability to administer the Sacraments of
Reconciliation, Eucharist, Baptism, Anointing of the
Sick, and even Confirmation. (Introduction to
Catholicism: A Complete Course)