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St. Joseph's Catechism - Sacrament of Holy Orders

What are Holy Orders? Holy Orders is the sacrament through which men receive the power and grace to perform the sacred duties of bishop, priests, and other ministers of the Church.

What are some of the requirements that a man may receive Holy Orders worthily? That a man may receive Holy Orders worthily it is necessary: first, that he be in the state of grace and be of excellent character; second, that he have the prescribed age and learning; third, that he have the intention of devoting his life to the sacred ministry; fourth, that he be called to Holy Orders by his bishop.

What are the effects of ordination to the priesthood? The effects of ordination to the priesthood are: first, an increase of sanctifying grace; second, sacramental grace, through which the priest has God’s constant help in his sacred ministry; third, a character, lasting forever, which is a special sharing in the priesthood of Christ and which gives the priest special supernatural powers. 

What are the chief supernatural powers of the priest? The chief supernatural powers of the priest are: to change bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and to forgive sins in the sacrament of Penance.

Why should Catholics show reverence and honor to the priest? Catholics should show reverence and honor to the priest because he is the representative of Christ Himself and the dispenser of His mysteries.

Who is the minister of the sacrament of Holy Orders? The bishop is the minister of the sacrament of Holy Orders.