VI. Who Can Receive This Sacrament?
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All the ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent
deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life
and who intend to remain celibate “for the sake of the kingdom of
heaven.”70 Called to consecrate themselves with undivided heart to
the Lord and to “the affairs of the Lord,”71 they give
themselves entirely to God and to men. Celibacy is a sign of this new life to
the service of which the Church’s minister is consecrated; accepted with a
joyous heart celibacy radiantly proclaims the Reign of God.72
- 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
