Lay ministry is a ministry of all Christians. This could include reading in Church, praying for others, visiting the sick, and, if accredited as a lay minister, leading some kinds of worship - but not Eucharistic worship.
Ordination is the 'setting aside' by God for a special purpose. You represent the Church, and, by orders of Priesthood carry the authority of the priesthood over the centuries, in having the authority to confer God's absolution and blessing and to preside at the Eucharist (mass).
Roman Catholic AnswerThe ordained ministry is for men who have received a call from God to that ministry. Their ordination sets them apart for God's work and places heavy responsibilities on them. Lay ministry is for every baptized Christian and involves living AND spreading the faith, or as St. Francis said, "preach the Gospel AT ALL TIMES, if necessary, use words. In other words, your Christianity should be obvious in the choices you make in your life and how you do them. And your happiness should permeate your whole life.An ordained minister has been examined by a congregation and found to be orthodox in his beliefs. Then, those that have interviewed him certify or vouch for his orthodoxy and lay hands on him and prayer for his ministry. They then sign a paper stating that he is ordained by that group. To be licensed is to have the state's registration. It includes what affiliation the minister claims. There is not an examination of orthodoxy. Ministers are allowed to perform certain actions such as marriage with the state license.
During most of his years of ministry he was just a lay person. However, late in his short life he was ordained as a deacon.
Lay ministry refers to volunteer individuals within a religious community who are not ordained clergy but play active roles in various aspects of the church's work and service, such as teaching, outreach, and leadership. They are often responsible for carrying out specific duties and supporting the overall mission of the church.
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Barbara Kuhn has written: 'The whole lay ministry catalog' -- subject(s): Lay ministry
In most systems of Christian belief the Church is comprised of two broad areas of function. Firstly we have the hierarchy of the ministry or priesthood who minister to the people of the church who comprise the "Lay Faithful" or laity meaning those members of the Church who are not ordained to the ministry or priesthood.
one who has the duties of a monk but not ordained as one
an ordained minister or lay person
Lay persons or laity
A lay person is not ordained a deacon, as they have not received the sacrament of holy orders. In contrast, a bishop is an ordained minister who has received the full sacramental authority of the church, including the ability to ordain others. Deacons, like bishops, are also ordained but hold a different role within the church hierarchy.
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