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Priests and deacons both baptize, perform marriage ceremonies, give homilies, preach the gospel, give communion, impart blessings, perform funeral services, preside at benediction, lead prayers, and serve the people in whatever way they can by visiting the sick, helping the poor, working with youth, assisting and enabling others in committees, etc.
The role of deacon and priest is distinct; deacons assist in sacrament, word and service and do not preside at sacraments other than baptism and matrimony.
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What is the difference between a transitory deacon and a permanent deacon?
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.
What is the difference a priest and a abbot?
A priest is the second Order of the ordained ministry, between Bishop and deacon. An abbot is head of a monastery, he may or may not be a priest.
What part in the Catholic faith is a senior cardinal deacon?
Levels of progression: Deacon, Priest, Bishop, Arch Bishop, Cardinal, Pope A deacon is not a priest everyone else is.
What is an under priest called?
a deacon
What does deacon mean?
The term deacon comes from the Greek word "diaconos" which means a servant. However, in the Christian Church, the term is mainly used to describe a man who is training to become a priest, and is the first 'order' of clergy before being made a priest, but he can also remain a deacon without later becoming a priest. The three levels or 'orders' of ordination are deacon, priest, and bishop. In most cases, a deacon acts as an assistant to a priest.
Who can minister the sacraments?
Baptism - normally a priest or deacon. In an emergency anybody. Confirmation - normally a bishop. With permission, a priest. Reconciliation - priest Eucharist - the priest consecrates, deacons and extraordinary ministers can distribute. Marriage - priest or deacon Anointing - priest Holy Orders - bishop
Was St. Francis of Assisi a priest?
No, St. Francis of Assisi was not a priest. He was a deacon and a friar who founded the Franciscan order.
In the Christian Church who is the person who assists a priest?
Acolyte or deacon or altar server
Who says the gospel priest or deacon?
Both can, deacon is still ordained just a lower rank so if both present appropriate for priest unless he defers
Why does a deacon not lay his hands on the altar during veneration and a priest does?
The deacon and priest venerate the altar by kissing it. Whetherr or not they lay hands is up to them, and nothing forbids that for either priest or deacon. The rite only calls for the kiss; I suspect the "laying of hands" on the altar is more for support
Is a deacon a priest?
No. Deacons are authorized to perform fewer functions than a priest, and can be married.
What is the sacraments for the bishop priest or deacon?
Holy Orders.
