What is Holy Orders?

What is Holy Orders?

• A. The sacrament by which men are ordained as deacons, priests, or bishops.
• B. The sacrament by which we confess sins
• C. The sacrament that feeds us with the Body and Blood
• D. The sacrament of Baptism

Answer: (A)

Holy Orders is the sacrament by which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, or bishops. Through this sacrament they receive the grace and authority to lead, teach, and care for the Christian community, and to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. This ordination sets them apart for lifelong service in the Church’s leadership. It is different from other sacraments: confession (Reconciliation) forgives sins; the Eucharist nourishes us with the Body and Blood of Christ; Baptism welcomes us into the Christian family. Holy Orders specifically creates and strengthens those who will serve in Church ministry.

Holy Orders is the sacrament by which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, or bishops. Through this sacrament they receive the grace and authority to lead, teach, and care for the Christian community, and to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. This ordination sets them apart for lifelong service in the Church’s leadership. It is different from other sacraments: confession (Reconciliation) forgives sins; the Eucharist nourishes us with the Body and Blood of Christ; Baptism welcomes us into the Christian family. Holy Orders specifically creates and strengthens those who will serve in Church ministry.