This is what the Church means by saying that the priest, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders, acts in persona Christi Capitis [in the person of Christ, the Head]” (“Catechism of the ...

Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Q. 578. Were all the Sacraments instituted by Our Lord? A. All the Sacraments were instituted by Our Lord, for God alone has power to attach the gift of grace to the ...

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1542 Holy Orders differs from other sacraments as it has three separate stages. It can only be given by a man who has himself undertaken all three rites and has ...

Catholics need to be constantly reminded that the sacraments are the inherent expression of His mercy every time they are ...

Holy Orders Priests receive this sacrament after many years of studying to become a member of the clergy. Only men can receive this sacrament and this means they can administer the sacraments to ...