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Mar 1, 2005 · The ordained ministers of the New Covenant are called apostles (cf. Eph. 4:11), elders (Jas. 5:14), bishops (1 Tim. 3:1), and deacons (1 Tim. 3:8ff). They are not referred to directly with the typical Greek word for “priest,” which is hiereus. But the English word priest is derived from the Greek word presbuteros, or “elder
1593 Since the beginning, the ordained ministry has been conferred and exercised in three degrees: that of bishops, that of presbyters, and that of deacons. the ministries conferred by ordination are irreplaceable for the organic structure of the Church: without the bishop, presbyters, and deacons, one cannot speak of the Church (cf St. Ignatius of Antioch, Ad Trall. 3,1).
The priesthood is the office of the ministers of religion, who have been commissioned ("ordained") with the Holy orders of the Catholic Church. Technically, bishops are a priestly order as well; however, in layman's terms priest refers only to presbyters and pastors (parish priests). The church's doctrine also sometimes refers to all baptised ...
Jun 3, 2024 · There are many requirements for ordination to the priesthood. The candidate must be a fully initiated Catholic man who has received the sacraments of baptism, Eucharist and confirmation; be evaluated by competent authorities to have the personal qualities to serve in ordained ministry; be considered useful for the ministry of the Church; seek ordination of his own free will; undertake a ...
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Mar 1, 2010 · First Peter 2 indicates that all Christians are priests—but it does not mention the existence of a ministerial priesthood. Indeed, the ordained ministers of the New Covenant are called apostles (cf. Eph. 4:11), presbyters (cf. Jas 5:14), bishops (cf. 1 Tm 3:1), and deacons (cf. 1 Tm 3:8ff), but never priests (Gk. hiereus). So how do Catholics ...
Feb 16, 2010 · 1. Does dismissal from the clerical state have the same meaning as “laicization”? Yes. Laicization means that the cleric is “returning to the lay state.”. The priest or deacon is no longer ...
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Nov 9, 2007 · A sect called "Roman Catholic Womenpriests" announced in a news release dated October 15, 2007 that it would be undertaking a ceremony on November 11, 2007 at the synagogue building of Central ...
