1536. Holy Orders is the sacrament through 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.
(On the institution and mission of the apostolic ministry by Christ, see above, no. 874 ff. Here only the sacramental means by which this ministry is handed on will be treated.)
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
569. How can vocal prayer be described?
69. How do the soul and body form a unity in the human being?
211. How can we help the souls being purified in purgatory?
372. What is the moral conscience?
588. What does “Hallowed be thy Name” mean?
530. What are the other requirements for purity?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
