Tag: Holy Orders
Apostolic Succession
Apostolic succession means that every Catholic bishop is part of an unbroken chain back to one of the original Apostles who were sent into...
Holy Oils
Once they are blessed, holy oils become vehicles of the life-giving grace of the holy spirit, bringing God’s strength, healing, comfort, and sanctification to...
One Baptism
A valid Baptism leaves an indelible seal on the soul. Because this mark can never be removed, it is not necessary, or even possible,...
The Sacrament of Holy Orders
As a Sacrament of Vocation, Holy Orders is a special calling by God for some men to live their lives in total service to...
A Male Priesthood
The Bible reveals that Jesus was male and that He selected only men to be ordained as his Apostles. Those Apostles and the bishops...
Catholic Deacons
Deacons are members of the Catholic clergy who are ordained by a bishop at a lower level of Holy Orders to serve his diocese....
Catholic Bishops
Today’s Catholic bishops are successors to the original Apostles chosen by Jesus. From the Cathedral that holds the special chair of the bishop, he...
Sacraments
Jesus died on the Cross to save man from sin and allow him to share in everlasting life with God in Heaven. The seven...
Spiritual Fathers
When a priest is ordained, he becomes a spiritual father for the entire community surrounding his church. A priest lives out his vocation in...