Deacon is the first of the Major Orders (Deacon, Priest, Bishop) in the Roman Catholic Church. There are two types of Deacons: 1) Transitional, who are only ordained, usually for a year, before they are ordained to the Priesthood, and 2) Permanent Deacons. Deacons perform weddings, baptisms, are Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and may read the Gospel and preach a homily at Mass. They were a stole across their chest on a diagonal and a Dalmatic (a tunic like vestment similar to the priest's Chasuble.)
To become a deacon in a non-denominational church, typically you would need to be appointed or selected by church leadership after demonstrating a strong commitment to serving the congregation. This might involve being actively involved in church activities, exhibiting good character, and showing a willingness to support the church's mission and values. Requirements and processes can vary between churches, so it's best to inquire with your specific church leadership for more details.
If he WANTS to become a permanent deacon, maybe it's because he is really into the job or whatever. He wouldn't want to become a deacon if he didn't like the job , etc.
you have to become a deacon then a priest then a bishop and then a cardinal
No, in order to become a Cardinal you need to be priest or bishop
A transitory deacon is a person who will be ordained a priest. All priest are first ordained as deacons. A permanent deacon is a person who will remain a deacon for life, unless at some future date he decides to become a priest and is ordained to that order as well.
No, in order to become a Cardinal you need to be priest or bishop
Normally, yes.
Yes.
No, St. Francis of Assisi did not become a bishop. He founded the Franciscan Order and focused on a life of poverty, humility, and service to the poor.
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Nope. The Catholic Church on this is pretty clear. Those who are unmarried and become deacons can not marry afterwards. Those who are already married and become deacons can not marry again should their wife pass on, leaving them as a widow. An unwed or widowed deacon can become a full priest. However, in the Anglican or Episcopal Church, both deacons and priests may marry, whether or not the deacon or priest is male or female. A divorced deacon or priest wishing to remarry may present a problem, but if a priest or deacon is widowed, they are free to remarry, as, at their wedding vows they promised to stay together 'until death us do part'.
Yes, it is possible.