Catechism Paragraph

¶ 1536

Holy Orders is the Sacrament through which the Mission Entrusted by Christ to his Apostles continues to be Exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of Apostolic Ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, Presbyterate, and diaconate.

Linked Concepts

Church Entrusted Exercise Ministry Mission Orders Sacrament Trust Apostles Apostolic Christ Orders, Holy Presbyter

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