Holy Orders(the Ordained Ministry)

Priest

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What do these three all have in common ?What are their differences ?

Holy OrdersTo K what being Priesthood involves

To U why taking Holy Orders is important

To reflect on why some Christians take Holy Orders

Video: Called to Priesthood

What work does he do as a priest ?

“You did not choose Me, no, I chose you, and I commissioned you…” Jn 15:16

Why are Holy Orders important ?• God wants it: a call from God they

couldn’t ignore• A way of showing Vocation (the 3

signs?)• Sharing in Christ’s mission in a special

way, to build up the Kingdom of God: – Teaching / preaching– Celebrating the sacraments: giving

spiritual strength, healing & nourishment.

– Serving the needs of the people of his parish as an ordained minister.

Which, if any, of these reasons helps to explain the requirement for celibacy (for a priest or bishop?)

Explain what Priesthood means, using the quotes below.

• Luke 22:19•Matthew 20:26-28 • John 20:19-23• Hebrews 5:1, 4

Which of these descriptions sums up for you the essence of what priesthood is about ? Explain.

Luke 22:1919 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them,

saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”Matthew 20:26-28

The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

John 20:19-23As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he

breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; those whose sins you do not forgive,

they are not forgiven.”Hebrews 5:1, 4

• 1 1Every high priest is selected from among the people …to represent them before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins... 4 And no one takes this honour on himself, but he receives it when called by God.

Exam Questions

“Holy Orders are the most important vocation” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion. Give reasons why someone may disagree with you. (6marks)

Why does the Catholic Church need priests? Give two reasons for your point of view. (4marks)

Too many Christians in the boat…Hot Seat!

• Lay Christian• Active Nun• Priest• Bishop

Prove your worth to the boat captain (interviewer) by answering questions about: • your role • why you are of essential

importance to the Church

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