The Sacrament of Holy Orders
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Holy Orders 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: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536
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At Church of the Blessed Sacrament, we encourage our youth to consider the call to Holy Orders. For more information about how to follow this call, contact the Parish office and/or pastor. For more information about Holy Orders, please visit the Diocesan Vocations Office website.
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Discernment Resources
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The Merton Prayer
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end, nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
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Questions to Ask Yourself
- Do I feel called to discern my vocation at this time?
- Am I faithful to daily personal prayer and reading the Scriptures?
- Am I totally open to following God's will for me?
- Am I making decisions in fear or in freedom?
- Have I talked with someone else about this decision?
- Do I trust God's goodness and his timing?
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