1557. The Second Vatican Council “teaches . . . that the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred by episcopal consecration, that fullness namely which, both in the liturgical tradition of the Church and the language of the Fathers of the Church, is called the high priesthood, the acme (summa) of the sacred ministry.”36
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
94. What is the meaning of the expression “conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit…”?
89. How does the Church set forth the Mystery of the Incarnation?
168. Who belongs to the Catholic Church?
376. Can a moral conscience make erroneous judgments?
47. Who is the Holy Spirit revealed to us by Jesus Christ?
9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?
530. What are the other requirements for purity?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
What does the Bible say about divine justice in Deuteronomy 32:4?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
