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Holy Orders

c4k6s6w0m4yhpmcdbdx780k8rdl.pngFrom the moment of Jesus' conception in the womb of Mary until his Resurrection, he was filled with the Holy Spirit.  In biblical language, he was anointed by the Holy Spirit and thus established by God the Father as our high priest. As Risen Lord, he remains our high priest.

While all those who are baptized share in Christ's priesthood, the ministerial priesthood shares this in a special way through the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Christ reminded his Apostles that they needed to ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into the harvest.  Those seeking priesthood respond generously to God's call using the words of the prophet, "Here I am, send me" (Is 6:8). This call from God can be recognized and understood from the daily signs that disclose his will to those in charge of discerning the vocation of the candidate.

For more information on the Holy Orders, click here.