THIRD QUARTER Lesson 11: The Sacrament of Holy Orders

Watch VIDEO here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FbL7eFJGd Q

Questions for Discussions

Which part/sentence in the video touches you? Why?
What new idea or misconception about the priesthood were you able to pick up from the video? Based on the video, why is the priest important to the life of the Church?

We Connect
People around us help us to have

stronger faith in Jesus. Jesus chose special people to help us to know Him more. He let the Church continue His mission of bringing us back to Gods love through the priests.

What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

The Sacrament of the Holy Orders is the sacrament through which Christ shares His power and authority with some men today, as He has done with his apostles, long time ago. Through it, men are ordained to serve for the good of all and the unity of the Church. It is a sacrament of service to others.

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY ORDERS?

The ordained minister, represents Christ Himself who is present in the Church. He stands as a shepherd, the one offering sacrifices, and the teacher.

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY ORDERS?

It is instituted by Jesus to proclaim the Word of God and to bring us back in communion/one with God through their sacrifices and prayers.

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY ORDERS?

The Church through the ordained ministers,
continues the mission that Jesus Christ first gave to His apostles. to carry out their service to the faithful.

Those ordained receive the grace necessary They communicate the love of Christ to us,

which through love, they become SERVANTS OF ALL.

THE THREE DEGREES OF THE HOLY ORDERS

1. The BISHOPS and their ROLES (cf CCC 1554-1561)

direct successors of the apostles chief teachers, priest and leaders of their diocese

1. The BISHOPS and their ROLES (cf CCC 1554-1561)

makes sure that the faithful receive the teachings of Jesus and beliefs of our faith

oversees the work of their diocese

makes sure that all the faithful have the opportunity to celebrate/ receive the sacraments

2. The PRIESTS and their ROLES (cf CCC 1562-1568)

Priests are ordained by their bishops. either a diocesan or a religious priests. diocesan priests works in their diocese and parish religious priest belong to religious communities

2. The PRIESTS and their ROLES (cf CCC 1562-1568)

They lead the celebration of the Mass and other sacraments in their own parishes.

They help the bishop in making sure that the diocese is running well.

3. The Deacons and their ROLES (cf CCC 1569-1571)

They are not yet priests but are ordained to help the bishop in his work. They assist in the liturgical celebrations of the Church. proclaiming the Gospel giving out communion to the faithful

WE RESPOND
We recognize the great responsibilities given to our Church leaders. We too, as we share in the priestly role of Jesus, are called to be the helping hands of our Church leaders, being the witnesses of Jesus in our words, actions, and attitudes.

WE RESPOND
How can we support our priests in the school? in our parish communities? Is God calling you to become a priest? :)

WE PRAY
Eternal God,
Please bless our priests, who represent you on this earth. Make them more greatly aware of the grace that you pour out through them when they minister the sacraments, and help them to fall more deeply in love with You after each and every Mass that they celebrate. Please strengthen our priests, who shepherd your flock, when they are in doubt of their faith, that they may be examples of your Truth and guide us always on the path to you. We ask these things of You our Eternal Priest. Amen