II. The Sacrament of Holy Orders in the Economy of Salvation
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.
- SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
- ARTICLE 6 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
- II. The Sacrament of Holy Orders in the Economy of Salvation
- ARTICLE 6 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
- CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
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