Did you know that the priest who says Mass for you on Sunday actually went through many years of formation to become a priest? Priestly formation includes human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation in seminary. During this time, a man enters deeply into prayer and learns to listen well to God. Seminarians take classes and meet with spiritual directors often. Seminary prepares men to continue the Priesthood and ministry of Jesus in the
Church until He comes again.
Up Next in Unit 21 | Holy Orders
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How are priests ordained for ministry?
Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, Jesus continues his priestly
ministry to his Church today. At Ordination, a man is anointed to act as Christ's representative
here on earth. There are three degrees of the Sacrament of Holy Orders: Bishop, Priest, and
Deacon. Priests play a unique role in the... -
Why does the Catholic Church have pri...
Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, Jesus continues his priestly ministry to his Church today. At Ordination, a man is anointed to act as Christ's representative here on earth. There are three degrees of the Sacrament of Holy Orders: Bishop, Priest, and Deacon. Priests play a unique role in the...
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