Ministerial Priesthood and the Priesthood of all believers.

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Ministerial Priesthood and the Priesthood of all
believers.
Mr. Pablo Cuadra Religion Class
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Sacraments of Service

• There are two sacraments of service
• A. Holy Orders
• B. Holy Matrimony

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Consacration

• This word comes from the Latin.
• It means
• A. To set aside for a holy purpose
• Through this consecration or ordination the
  minister of God serves the Church by word and
  deed.

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Jesus the Son of God

• Jesus is the perfect mediator
• The perfect High priest
• Through Jesus a new covenant is established.
• A perfect sacrifice is offered
• A new people is formed
• A new covenant is created

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The Priest

• The priest is ordained (incorporated) to act in
  the person of Christ.
• The priest makes present Jesus ministry and
  actions through the ministerial priesthood

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The Priest

• Through the ministerial priesthood the priest
  offers
• A. Prayers during the Liturgy
• B. Represents Christ and the Church
• C. Sanctify us
• D. Offers the sacraments
• E. Leads the community of faith.

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St. Thomas on the Priesthood

• A. Only Christ is the true High Priest
• B. All others are ministers of Christ
• The priesthood in the O.T announces Christ.
• The priesthood in the N.T acts in the person of
  Christ.

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Priesthood of believers

• Like Christ we are anointed priest, prophet, and
  Kings
• Through baptism we receive the priesthood of all
  believers.

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Priesthood of Believers

• Prophet To announce and to denounce
• Priest We have the ability to offer prayers and
  spiritual sacrifices to God, (holiness)
• King We share the promise of eternal life in the
  kingdom of heaven

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Priesthood of believers

• Given to all who are baptized
• We are all call
• A. to serve God and neighbor
• B. To be witnesses
• C. To live a holy life acceptable to God.

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Ministerial priesthood

• Is at the service of the common priesthood of
  believers.
• It sanctifies the people of God, through the
  sacraments, word and deeds

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Holy Orders

• Jesus Chose Apostles (those who are sent)
• To continue his ministry on earth
• He gave them the power to act in his name.

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Holy Orders

• The sacrament of mission through which Christ
  continues his presence through the ministry of
  the Bishop and priest.
• This ministry is exercise until the end of time.

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There are three degrees or orders

• Episcopate Bishop
• Presbyterate Priest
• Diaconate Deacon

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Bishops

• Episcopos overseer
• A. has the fullness of the priesthood
• B. has the power to ordain, to teach, to rule
• C. Successors of the Apostles
• D. With the Pope guide the people of God to
  holiness, truth and the experience of God
  (Magisterium).

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Priest

• Presbyter elder
• Priest are incorporated into the priesthood of
  Christ
• A. They represent the bishop (subordinates)
• B. They have the power to preach, and celebrate
  the sacraments and lead the people in worship.

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Deacons

• There are two types
• Transitional those studying for the priesthood
  (celibate)
• Permanent Married or single Men who wish to
  serve the Church as ministers
• Deacons do not share in the priesthood. They are
  ordain to ministry (service).

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Deacons

• Some of the Deacons functions are
• Preach
• Baptize
• Proclaim the word of God
• Witness marriage union
• Lead funerals
• Assist the Bishop or the priest in the liturgy
• Serve as chaplains

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Sunday

• The day of the Lord is the perfect day for the
  celebration of Holy Orders
• The faithful is invited to participate at
  ordinations.

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Effects

• Strength
• Grace
• INDELABLE MARK to act in the person of Christ

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The End