1547. The ministerial or hierarchical priesthood of bishops and priests, and the common priesthood of all the faithful participate, “each in its own proper way, in the one priesthood of Christ.” While being “ordered one to another,” they differ essentially.22 In what sense? While the common priesthood of the faithful is exercised by the unfolding of baptismal grace – a life of faith, hope, and charity, a life according to the Spirit – ,the ministerial priesthood is at the service of the common priesthood. It is directed at the unfolding of the baptismal grace of all Christians. the ministerial priesthood is a means by which Christ unceasingly builds up and leads his Church. For this reason it is transmitted by its own sacrament, the sacrament of Holy Orders.
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348. When does the Church allow the physical separation of spouses?
318. How is this sacrament celebrated?
189. How do the lay faithful participate in the priestly office of Christ?
479. How are the bodies of the deceased to be treated?
516. What is the task of business management?
15. To whom is the deposit of faith entrusted?
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How was the defeat of the Maccabees at the Battle of Elasa described in 1 Maccabees 6:17-47?
What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?
What does the phrase “we live by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7 mean?
What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?
What is the importance of humility and repentance according to the book of Baruch?
What is the message of Proverbs 6:6-11 about laziness and hard work?
