IN BRIEF

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

1599 In the Latin Church the
sacrament of Holy Orders for the presbyterate is normally conferred only on
candidates who are ready to embrace celibacy freely and who publicly manifest
their intention of staying celibate for the love of God’s kingdom and the
service of men.

PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
  - ARTICLE 6 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
    - IN BRIEF

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team