"Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to the apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry" (CCC, 383).

The entire Church is composed of a priestly people. Through Baptism, all the faithful participate in the priesthood of Christ, which is referred to as the 'common priesthood of the faithful.' Alongside this common priesthood, there exists another form of participation in Christ’s mission: the ministry conferred through the sacrament of Holy Orders. This ministry involves serving in the name and person of Christ the Head within the community.

The ministerial priesthood is fundamentally different from the common priesthood of the faithful because it grants a sacred power aimed at serving the faithful. Ordained ministers fulfill their roles for the People of God by teaching, conducting divine worship, and providing pastoral governance.

We invite you to pray for all vocations, especially those in your family. Encourage those who feel that God is calling them to speak with the Pastor to help discern what God is calling them to. For other information regarding Holy Orders, please contact the Parish Office.