THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Holy Orders is the sacrament by which men are ordained as deacons and/or priests of the Catholic Church.

We encourage everyone as they discern whether they have a call to answer to the diaconate or priesthood.

Links of interest:

• Seek Holiness – the website of the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Columbus
• Holy Orders – information from The Catholic Encyclopedia via New Advent