VI. Who Can Receive This Sacrament?
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No one has a right to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Indeed no one
claims this office for himself; he is called to it by God.69 Anyone who
thinks he recognizes the signs of God’s call to the ordained ministry must
humbly submit his desire to the authority of the Church, who has the
responsibility and right to call someone to receive orders. Like every grace
this sacrament can be received only as an unmerited gift.
- SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER THREE THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF COMMUNION
- ARTICLE 6 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
- VI. Who Can Receive This Sacrament?
- 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
Original Link: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P4X.HTM