1570. Deacons share in Christ’s mission and grace in a special way.55 The sacrament of Holy Orders marks them with an imprint (“character”) which cannot be removed and which configures them to Christ, who made himself the “deacon” or servant of all.56 Among other tasks, it is the task of deacons to assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the divine mysteries, above all the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity.57
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
93. What does the heart of Jesus exemplify?
345. What is required when one of the spouses is not a Catholic?
277. How is the celebration of the Holy Eucharist carried out?
189. How do the lay faithful participate in the priestly office of Christ?
89. How does the Church set forth the Mystery of the Incarnation?
519. In what way do Christians participate in political and social life?
8. What are the next stages of God’s Revelation?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
What do the horseman, angel, and Lord symbolize in Zechariah’s vision described in Zechariah 1:8-17?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?
What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?
