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The Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood

5/31/2018

The Rite of Ordination occurs within the context of Holy Mass. The candidates promise to perform the duties of the Priesthood and to respect and obey their bishop. Then the candidates lie prostrate, while the faithful kneel and pray for the help of the saints singing the Litany of the Saints.

The essential part of the rite is when the bishop silently lays his hands upon each candidate offering the consecratory prayer. The newly ordained is vested with the stole and chasuble. Then the bishop anoints his hands with chrism before presenting him with the chalice and paten which he will use when presiding at the Eucharist. Following this, the gifts of bread and wine are brought forward and given to the new priests. All priests present, concelebrate the Eucharist with the newly ordained taking the place of honor at the right of the bishop. (EWTN)

The rite of Ordination to Priesthood has a great deal of symbolism, tradition and ritual. Here are two videos about what happens during a Priest Ordination:

What happens at an Ordination to the Roman Catholic Priesthood: Vocation director explains the ceremony

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv2AvMT46kg

Busted Halo: Sacraments 101 - Holy Orders

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q904xIwxnSc

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First Blessing Of A Newly Ordained Priest

5/24/2018

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A special grace may be gained from receiving a “first blessing” of a newly ordained priest. First blessings are customarily given when first Masses are celebrated, but they may be given up to a full year after ordination. Father Matthew Morelli will be giving first blessings at the reception after his first mass on June 2. After receiving the blessing, the faithful may kiss the palms of the newly ordained priest in recognition of the sacred character of his priesthood and of the hands that now hold the Eucharist and confer the sacraments.

The rite of Ordination to Priesthood has a great deal of symbolism, tradition and ritual. Watch the videos below to learn more.

Here are 2 videos about what happens during a Priest Ordination:

What happens at an Ordination to the Roman Catholic Priesthood: Vocation director explains the ceremony:

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv2AvMT46kg

Busted Halo: Sacraments 101: Holy Orders

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q904xIwxnSc

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What is the difference between a diocesan priest & a religious order priest?

5/11/2018

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At St. Joan of Arc, we are blessed to have both diocesan priests and priests who belong to a religious order. What is the difference?

Diocesan priests are ordained for a particular diocese and serve ordinarily in parishes. This is their main work, although some are engaged in other ministries as well. They take the vows of obedience to the bishop and to remain celibate. They are expected to live simply, but do not take a vow of poverty which allows them to own property. At their ordination as deacons, they incardinate (affiliate) with a particular diocese or archdiocese. At this time they make a promise to obey their bishop and, in the Western Church, to remain celibate.

Religious Order priests are not necessarily more spiritual than diocesan priests. The word refers in this case to the form of life these priests live. All men and women who make public vows in a religious order are called religious. It means that by their vows of poverty, celibate chastity, and obedience, their lives are oriented in a special way to the virtue of religion so that all they do becomes a continual act of the worship of God.

This is true of all religious, sisters and brothers as well as priests. Ordinarily they live and pray in community. Many of them wear a religious habit. Often they are engaged in a specialized form of ministry.

*Source: Catholic Answers

Additional Resources:

Video: The difference between diocesan priests and priests in a religious order:

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVZNLbazoc0

Here is a blog post on “Seminarian Parents” from a father whose son is discerning a vocation with the Paulist Fathers.

Blog Post Link: Seminarian Parents - “What is an Order Priest?”

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How Long Does It Take To Become A Priest?

5/4/2018

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How Long Does It Take To Become A Priest?

It can take between 6 – 8 years of education for a BA in Philosophy or 2 years of Philosophy courses with any previous bachelor’s degree. Then Seminarians earn a Masters of Divinity degree studying Theology for 3 years plus 1 year as a transitional deacon before ordination.

Why Does It Take So Long?

Formation for priesthood consists of 4 pillars: Intellectual, Spiritual, Pastoral and Human. The Master’s degree provides the intellectual formation, but the road to priesthood requires the development of maturity, knowledge and skills in the other pillars. Priestly formation is a highly structured program of development of the entire person. The bar is set high for our future priests which is no less than what the people of God deserve.

Mundelein Seminary in Chicago has posted a video on the academic steps to become a priest: from College Seminary or Pre-Theology to Major Seminary to Transitional Diaconate to Ordination. This is a very clear explanation of the process.

YouTube Link: www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=r_J4OgKMiw4

Here is a link to a blog post on “Seminarian Parents” by a parent of a seminarian reflecting on the length of seminary education and formation.

Link: Seminarian Parents - How Long does it take to become a priest? Part 1

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The Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood

First Blessing Of A Newly Ordained Priest

What is the difference between a diocesan priest & a religious order priest?

How Long Does It Take To Become A Priest?

How Long Does It Take To Become A Priest?

Why Does It Take So Long?

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