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Holy Orders is the sacrament by which bishops, priests and deacons are ordained and receive the power and grace to perform their sacred duties. The sacred rite by which orders are conferred is called ordination. The apostles were ordained by Jesus at the Last Supper so that others could share in his priesthood.
Holy Orders, which was instituted by Christ himself, is administered by the laying on of hands by the Bishop, through which the priest is given the power to serve the Church through his preaching, teaching and celebration of the Sacraments.
God has a purpose for your life, and it’s bigger than you think. Whether you’re discerning the priesthood, religious life, diaconate, or another vocation of His calling, your “yes” can change the world.
Do YOU hear Him calling?
- Contact Rev. Dominic Thomas or you can call the Archdiocese of Hartford Vocation’s Office at (860) 286-7670 or visit www.vocationshartford.org for resources, guidance, and real stories of discernment!