Seven Sacraments Poster

• With short Catechesis taken from Catechism for Filipino Catholics (CFC), Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and Gaudium et Spes (GS) • Actual size: 20.5 x 15.5 inches • Spring bind with stand

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS 1. What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

Holy Orders is the sacrament of apostolic ministry through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church till the end of time. (CFC #2012)

2. What is meant by Order?

“Order” in Church usage simply means the group or body of those who carry on certain functions, such as teaching, sanctifying, and governing.

(CFC #1949) The ordained ministers exercise their service for the People of God by teaching, divine worship, and pastoral governance. (CCC #1592)

3. What is meant by Ordination?

Ordination is the sacramental act by which one is integrated into the orders of bishops, of priests and of deacons. It goes beyond a simple designation, delegation or institution by the community since it confers a gift of the Holy Spirit, enabling the exercise of a sacred power which can only come from Christ himself, through his Church. (CCC #1538)

4. How is Holy Order grounded in Sacred Scripture?

In the Old Testament, God called all His Chosen People to be a “kingdom of priests” (cf. Ex 19:6) while consecrating one tribe for priestly ministry (cf. Lv 8:1-12).

Likewise, in the New Testament all the baptized shared in Christ’s unique priesthood, and especially the priests who functioned as disciples, apostles, presbyters, and president at the Eucharist. (CFC #2013)

5. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders conferred?

The sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred by the laying on of hands followed by a solemn prayer of consecration asking God to grant the ordinand the graces of the Holy Spirit required for his ministry. Ordination imprints an indeblible sacramental character. (CCC #1597)

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