Holy Orders
Sacrament of Holy Orders
Holy Orders, including priests, bishops, and deacons, is the sacrament that continues the mission of the Church that Jesus Christ entrusted to the apostles. All baptized Christians share in the mission of the Church within the context of their vocation, and ordained ministers have a special role. "Through the ordained ministry, especially that of bishops and priests, the presence of Christ as head of the Church is made visible in the midst of the community of believers" (CCC 1549). They are called to serve the Kingdom of God here on earth and put the grace they receive in their ordination to work by shepherding Christ’s faithful toward the Heavenly Kingdom.
Consecrated Life
While not a part of the sacrament of Holy Orders, consecrated life is an essential vocation for the life of the church. Men and women called to religious life dedicate their lives to God and the service of His Church in a unique way by professing vows to the evangelical counsels (poverty, chastity, and obedience) and providing an example to the world of an incredible union with God.
For further information about discerning your vocation and Holy Orders/Consecrated Life contact us and one of the priests would love to help you in your discernment process.
Men interested in further resources visit this website https://callednorth.org/
Women interested in further resources visit this website https://cmswr.org/
