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Is it true that 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?
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What is the importance of the Holy Orders?
Holy orders is when you become a priest, deacon, or bishop; its important because its a really high held position in church, its a big responsibility..Catholic AnswerHoly Orders importance is derived from the fact that it is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ to continue His mission in the world through His Church. from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19941536 Holy Orders is the sacrament thorugh 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.
What is of the third sacrament of Holy Orders?
The third sacrament of Holy Orders is the Sacrament of the Episcopate, which ordains bishops. Bishops are responsible for the spiritual leadership and governance of a diocese and have the authority to ordain priests and deacons. They are seen as successors to the apostles, entrusted with teaching, sanctifying, and governing the Church.
Who is the minister for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Only a priest can administer the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Christ has entrusted the ministry of Reconciliation to his apostles, to the bishops who are their successors and to the priests who are the collaborators of the bishops, all of whom become thereby instruments of the mercy and justice of God. They exercise their power of forgiving sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Which sacrament is founded on the commissioning of the apostles by Jesus to share his ministry?
Orders: the sacrament of Ordination.
Why did you choose to do Catholic?
We choose to do the Catholic teaching because it was entrusted from the teaching of the apostles.
Who continues the work of the apostles today?
All the Christian churches are continuing the work of the apostles.
What evidence exists to claim the mission entrusted tot he apostles did not die with them?
The great commission is that all Christians preach the gospel (to try to help save souls). Not just the apostles.
Who instituted the sacrament of Holy Eucharist?
Jesus did with his apostles at the last supper.
What where the three events that led to the birth of church?
the appointment of Peter as head of the church, jesus entrusted the church to the apostles and pentecost.
What is the link between pentecost and sacrament of confirmation?
because its when you recieve the sacrament of the girfts of the holy spirit.
Why is the sacrament of Holy Orders called the Sacrament of apostolic ministry?
The sacrament of Holy Orders is called the Sacrament of apostolic ministry because it is the sacrament through which men are ordained to continue the mission and ministry of the apostles in the Church. Those ordained participate in the apostolic work of preaching, teaching, serving, and leading the Christian community.
Is confession a sacrament of Jesus?
Yes. Jesus told the Apostles "Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven them. Whoever's sins you retain, they have been retained." John 20:23. Bishops are the successors of the Apostles.
