Sacrament of Holy Orders -- As priests, men are called to lay down their lives for everyone they serve.

In an ordination, men are called forth by name and promise obedience to the bishop.

There are three levels of ordination: deacon, priest, and bishop.

A stole is placed around the new priest’s shoulders and a chasuble is given to them, as a sign of them being given a sacred character to be in persona Christi (in the person of Christ).

He also is given the graces to put into practice the gifts of sanctification, teaching, and ruling, which they receive from the Holy Spirit.

Priests are given the power of Christ to carry out the Sacraments from the moment they are ordained.

St John Vianney says, “The priest continues the work of redemption on earth… If we really understood the priest on earth, we would die not of fright but of love… The Priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.”

 

Check out all these great online resources to deepen your Catholic Faith on Priesthood – Sacrament of Holy Orders.

 

Videos:

I Will Follow – Two Catholic Priests’ Vocation Stories – https://youtu.be/eTw5xg37QF0

Answering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions About Priests – Fr. Mike Schmitz - https://youtu.be/lTrGHZs_zGo

Even More Questions from the Internet about Priests – Fr. Mike Schmitz - https://youtu.be/TDecdLAEfpI

How Do Priests Pray? – Fr. Mike Schmitz - https://youtu.be/9XSH_by7pV8

Should Catholics Call Priests Father – Fr. Mike Schmitz - https://youtu.be/Fe2URpdKFKg

 

Other Speakers:

Sacraments 101: Holy Orders (What Ordination Means) – Busted Halo - https://youtu.be/q904xIwxnSc

Being a Priest Today – Bishop Robert Barron - https://youtu.be/FT0f1HssiIk

Heroic Priesthood – Bishop Robert Barron - https://youtu.be/TaoqdKz4m5E

How Should I Discern the Priesthood – Bishop Robert Barron - https://youtu.be/XdxYHfExkfo

On Priestly Celibacy – Bishop Robert Barron - https://youtu.be/H_PbPJ9jeh4

Priesthood vs. Parenthood – Bobby & Jacki Angel - https://youtu.be/CHPIVeBRvQQ

Discerning Your Vocation – Matt Fradd - https://youtu.be/kcvKS5GuWRU

 

Formed.org

Formed.org (Free for St. Jane Parishioner) – has great videos and audio talks. Here is the link about how to sign up for Formed - https://www.stjanesofeastonpa.com/catholic-media/formed-faith-formation-media/

 

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