A priest is God's messenger to His people. He has been chosen by God to serve the Church and to help people grow closer to God through prayer and the sacraments. Jesus chose twelve apostles to continue the mission given to him by God and through the Holy Spirit and the Sacrament of Ordination, this mission is handed on to priests, who receive the Spirit of Jesus to act in his name and in his person. The work of every priest is different. Some work in parishes, schools, hospitals, prisons or in the armed forces. Wherever a priest is based, he celebrates Mass and the other sacraments, he leads people in prayer, he teaches them about God and he offers support and guidance in daily life.
For a simple drag and drop activity to learn more about what a priest wears.
The ordination of a priest includes a number of different 'ceremonies' including:
For a simple drag and drop activity to learn more about what a priest wears.
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| Dress the priest |
- being clothed with stole and chausible the vestments a priest wears
- being given the paten and chalice that the priest will use for the Eucharist, a prayer is said asking the priest to model his life on the mystery he will celebrate during Mass
For details of the Rite of ordination in pictures or a simple account of the different parts of the ordination service including the presentation of the stole and chalice.
