Actividades Secundaria

Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood Ordination to the priesthood takes place within the context of the Catholic Mass. The rite, most of which dates back many centuries, is punctuated with a number of distinct parts which are described below with both text and pictures. It is a time of great joy and celebration on the part of the newly ordained priest, his family and friends, and all of those who have supported and encouraged him along the journey of his vocation. The celebration continues with a reception following the Mass of Ordination. The following day, or shortly thereafter, the new priest celebrates his first Mass giving thanks to God and to all of those who have helped him along the way. Family and friends usually gather for this special Mass.

Identify the distinct parts of the Rites of Ordination

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Ordained as deacons several months before, the ordinands gather for the Mass of priestly ordination dressed in albs and the diagonally-worn stoles of deacons.

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After the opening prayers of the Mass and the scripture readings, the ordaining Bishop—in this case the Most Reverend Carlos A. Sevilla, S.J.—calls each priestly candidate by name. The candidate responds, "Present," and steps forward.

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The bishop then asks for testimony that the candidates have received proper training and are worthy of ordination. The religious superior, or some other official, attests that the candidates are prepared and have been approved for ordinatio

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The bishop then says: "We rely on the help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, and we choose these men, our brothers, for priesthood in the presbyterial order." The people respond "Thanks be to God" and also give their approbation by a hearty round of applause.

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Each candidate approaches the bishop who asks him if he is willing to serve Christ and his Church as a faithful priest.

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Hand in hand with the bishop, the ordinand then promises obedience to the authority of the Church and to his own religious superiors.

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The bishop kneels and invites all of those present to join in prayer for the candidates. This period of prayer includes the Litany of the Saints.

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The singing of the Litany of the Saints is an especially moving and memorable moment in the ordination ritual. The candidates prostrate themselves before the altar as the prayers of the Litany invoke God's saving mercy and the intercession of all the saints to send down the Holy Spirit upon these men, soon to be priests.

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This is the most solemn moment of the ordination and the essential act in the sacrament of Holy Orders.

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All the other priests who are present also join in the ordination ceremony. Each one in turn lays his hands upon the head of the newly ordained priests.

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Each newly ordained now removes his deacon's stole and is presented with the symbols of his new office in the Church: a priestly stole and chasuble.

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The bishop anoints the palms of the new priest with the oil of chrism. "The Father anointed our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. May Jesus preserve you to sanctify the Christian people and to offer sacrifice to God."

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After the gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar, the bishop gives the paten and the chalice to each new priest. These are the vessels used at each Mass to hold the sacred Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist.

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After the ordination ritual itself has finished, the Mass—concelebrated by the bishop, the newly ordained priests, and all priests present—continues as usual.

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The new priests assist with the distribution of communion.

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Before the Mass concludes, it is traditional that the ordaining bishop receive the first blessing of the new priest.

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The first Mass celebrated personally by the newly ordained priest is usually a special one of thanksgiving to God for the gift of priesthood. Family and friends, who have supported the seminarian along the journey of his vocation, experience many graces and find great consolation in their new priest.

Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood Ordination to the priesthood takes place within the context of the Catholic Mass. The rite, most of which dates back many centuries, is punctuated with a number of distinct parts which are described below with both text and pictures. It is a time of great joy and celebration on the part of the newly ordained priest, his family and friends, and all of those who have supported and encouraged him along the journey of his vocation. The celebration continues with a reception following the Mass of Ordination. The following day, or shortly thereafter, the new priest celebrates his first Mass giving thanks to God and to all of those who have helped him along the way. Family and friends usually gather for this special Mass.

Answers

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Gathering

Ordained as deacons several months before, the ordinands gather for the Mass of priestly ordination dressed in albs and the diagonally-worn stoles of deacons.

2. Calling of the Candidates After the opening prayers of the Mass and the scripture readings, the ordaining Bishop—in this case the Most Reverend Carlos A. Sevilla, S.J.—calls each priestly candidate by name. The candidate responds, "Present," and steps forward.

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Presentation and Inquiry

The bishop then asks for testimony that the candidates have received proper training and are worthy of ordination. The religious superior, or some other official, attests that the candidates are prepared and have been approved for ordinatio.

4. Acceptance The bishop then says: "We rely on the help of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ, and we choose these men, our brothers, for priesthood in the presbyterial order." The people respond "Thanks be to God" and also give their approbation by a hearty round of applause.

5. Examination of the Candidate Each candidate approaches the bishop who asks him if he is willing to serve Christ and his Church as a faithful priest.

6. Promise of Obedience Hand in hand with the bishop, the ordinand then promises obedience to the authority of the Church and to his own religious superiors.

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Prayer for the Candidates

The bishop kneels and invites all of those present to join in prayer for the candidates. This period of prayer includes the Litany of the Saints.

8. Chanting of the Litany The singing of the Litany of the Saints is an especially moving and memorable moment in the ordination ritual. The candidates prostrate themselves before the altar as the prayers of the Litany invoke God's saving mercy and the intercession of all the saints to send down the Holy Spirit upon these men, soon to be priests.

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Laying on of Hands

This is the most solemn moment of the ordination and the essential act in the sacrament of Holy Orders.

10. The One Priesthood of Christ All the other priests who are present also join in the ordination ceremony. Each one in turn lays his hands upon the head of the newly ordained priests.

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Vesting the New Priest

Each newly ordained now removes his deacon's stole and is presented with the symbols of his new office in the Church: a priestly stole and chasuble.

12. Anointing of the Hands The bishop anoints the palms of the new priest with the oil of chrism. "The Father anointed our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. May Jesus preserve you to sanctify the Christian people and to offer sacrifice to God."

13. Presentation of the Gifts After the gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar, the bishop gives the paten and the chalice to each new priest. These are the vessels used at each Mass to hold the sacred Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist.

14. Liturgy of the Eucharist After the ordination ritual itself has finished, the Mass—concelebrated by the bishop, the newly ordained priests, and all priests present—continues as usual.

15. Communion The new priests assist with the distribution of communion.

16. First Priestly Blessings Before the Mass concludes, it is traditional that the ordaining bishop receive the first blessing of the new priest.

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First Mass of Thanksgiving

The first Mass celebrated personally by the newly ordained priest is usually a special one of thanksgiving to God for the gift of priesthood. Family and friends, who have supported the seminarian along the journey of his vocation, experience many graces and find great consolation in their new priest.

Holy Orders

Answer the following questions.

1. Public promises made to God are called vows. T or F 2. A ________ wears a stole over their left shoulder. deacon

priest

bishop

3. The bishop is the minister of the sacrament of Holy Orders. T or F 4. Circle the things deacons ARE allowed to do.

Baptize Hear Confession

Say Mass

Preside at Weddings Preach at Mass

Read the gospel at Mass

5. The priest has the power to change ordinary bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. T or F 6. A call from God to follow a special way of life is a(n) _________. invitation vocation summon 7. Someone who is ordained to assist in the liturgy and perform works of charity is a deacon. T or F 8. A deacon can be married. T or F 9. To preside at Mass and forgive sins are ministries of the priest. T or F 10. At ordination the priest is anointed with ________. holy water chrism ashes 11. The crosier is the shepherd's staff used by bishops. T or F 12. A religious brother is like a nun, except he is ordained. T or F

Answers 1. T 2. deacon 3. T 4. Baptize, Preside at Weddings, Preach at Mass, Read the gospel at Mass 5. T 6. vocation 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. chrism 11. T 12. F