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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484. In danger of war, who has the responsibility for the rigorous evaluation of these conditions?
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
378. What are the human virtues?
554. In what does the prayer of intercession consist?
71. What relationship has God established between man and woman?
79. What is the Good News for humanity?
132. What does the Ascension mean?
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