SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
Image of celebration of Sacrament of Holy Order By Edward Matulanya Here are explanation of sacrament of Holy Orders in the Roman Catholic Church by considering meaning, Scriptural Foundation, Historical Development, Three Degrees of Holy Orders and Rite of Ordination. Other explanation are Theology, Symbols and Vestments, and Importance of Holy Order in the Life of the Church. 1. Definition Sacrament of Holy Order The Sacrament of Holy Orders is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. It is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. It confers a sacred power (sacra potestas) for the service of the People of God (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], 1993/2019, §§1536–1538). 2. Scriptural Foundation of Sacrament of Holy Order Old Testament roots: The priesthood of Aaron and the Levites foreshadowed the priesthood of Christ (Exod. 28–29; Lev. ...