Unit 8a - The Sacrament Of Holy Orders Flashcards
The word “minister” comes from the Latin word meaning what?
Servant
Those who have received the vocation of Holy Order are called to do what?
Serve Jesus Christ
Who is the 1st priest mentioned in the Old Testament?
Melchizedek
Who were the priest for the Israelites?
The Tribe of Levi
Who was the first high priest?
Aaron, the brother of Moses
Where is the first high priest mentioned?
The ordination liturgy
Who is the summit and perfect fulfillment of the Old Testament preiesthood?
Jesus
The kind of sacrament the minister exercises depends on what?
What sacrament is appropriate to their office and their pastoral ministry.
At Mass, who acts in persona Christi capitis?
The bishop or priest
What is the phrase “persona Christi capitis” meaning in English?
in the person of Christ the Head
What did Christ have to do in order for the Sacraments to be administered in the name of Jesus?
He instituted the holy priesthood among his disciples
Who did Jesus choose to continue his ministry?
The Apostles
What came down on Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit
Who did the Apostles appoint to continue their mission?
Bishops
What is the Threefold Ministry?
1) To Teach
2) To Govern
3) To Sanctify
