Ordination

Posted on 16. Jun, 2010 by ossory team in Ordination

What is it?

The sacrament of Holy Orders, which is often called ordination, is the sacrament by which the Church confers the grace to administer the sacraments on a particular person.

During the celebration of the sacrament the bishop places his hands on the head of the candidate who is to be ordained and prays that the Holy Spirit will come upon the person to assist them in their ministry of service.   (more…)