Sacraments of Vocation: Marriage, Holy Orders, and the Vocations of Single and Consecrated Life
Explore the divine calling and purpose behind sacraments of vocation such as marriage and holy orders, as well as the unique paths of living a single or consecrated life. Discover the solemn significance, responsibilities, and joys associated with each vocation, rooted in faith and service to God.
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Sacraments of Vocation Marriage and Holy Orders Deacon Jim & Connie McDonough Fall, 2020
Sacraments of Vocation What is a sacrament? Sacraments are signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. What is a vocation? Calling Destiny My gift Vocations Single, Married, Ordained, Consecrated Life 2
Single Life Called to be Holy Live in the world Represent Christ in the world Called to Service Proclaim the Gospel Witness to Catholicism Evangelization Called to Chastity 3
Consecrated Life Called to be Holy Practice chastity for Kingdom Represent Christ live in poverty and obedience Called to Service Follow Christ more intimately Submit life to God Pursue perfection in charity 4
Marriage Divine Perspective God s plan to unite all things in Christ is lived and expressed in the matrimonial covenant between a baptized man and a baptized woman. This vocation to matrimonial union is written in the very nature of man and woman as they come from the hand of the Creator, and represents the union of Christ and the Church. Place in God s Plan Trinity The love of the spouses reflect the self-giving love of the Trinity. Church Marriage represents the love between Christ and His Church. Paschal Mystery - Lay down your life for your spouse. Dignity of the Human Person Marriage is a Christian Sacrament. 5
Marriage Purpose: to see each other s souls to Heaven God is Author of Marriage Mystical Union Male & Female Theology of the Body for Married Couples Man made for self-giving love Sin brought selfishness One man and one woman Marriage needs help of the Church Continued 6
Marriage Deepest truth of Married Life - Eucharist Surrender my desires for good of the marriage Acts of love for each other deepen love Selfishness causes division leads to sin Love is choice to be kind and self-giving Marriage produces peace Grace of Marriage Marriage requirements Free Total Faithful Fruitful 7
Marriage Model of Marriage Christ and His Bride the Church Sacrament. Grace helps marriage Model Christ s union with His Church Marriage is indissoluble - binding Office of service Serve other as Christ serves us Annulment Not Catholic divorce Declaration of nullity Sacramental marriage never occurred Marriage licit, but not sacramental 8
Marriage Summary Scripture and Catechism 1. God designed that man and woman should image the Trinity. They are no longer two, but one. 1. Mk 10:9, Matt 19:4-11, Eph 5:21-33 2. CCC 371, 1612-1617, 1639-1640,2360-2361, 2364-2365 2. Through marriage, spouses are consecrated for the duties and for the dignity of the marital covenant. 1. Eph 5:26,31, 1 Cor 10:17, Eph 1:13-14 2. CCC 1323, 1368, 1537, 1621-1632, 2201 3. Man and woman as spouses and parents cooperate in a unique way in the Creator s work. 1. Gen 1:27-28, 1 Pet 2:5,9, Eph 3:14-19 2. CCC 372, 1652-1653, 2366, 2378 4. Marriage is a great good. 1. Gen 2:18, Gal 6:2, Tob 8:4-9 2. CCC 1641-1648, 2360-2363 5. Marriage is the foundation of the Domestic Church. 1. 1 Pet 2:5,9 Eph 5:21-6:4 2. CCC 533, 759, 1268, 1655-1657, 2204 9
Holy Orders Service to Communion with Church Bishops Episcopal Order (Govern) Fullness of Orders Hands laid on from Christ Priests Ecclesial Order ( Pray, teach, sacraments) Minister of sacraments Deacons Diaconate Order (Service) Preach Scriptures Baptize and Witness Marriage Service for Bishop 10
Holy Orders Divine Perspective God the Father sent Jesus to give us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Jesus sent His Apostles to continue His mission to us. Through ordination the clergy continues Jesus work until He comes again. Place in God s Plan Trinity Christ empowers His Apostles with the Holy Spirit to carry out their sacred ministry. Church Sanctifies and builds up the Church. Paschal Mystery Represents the love of Jesus for His Church. The priest is called to participate intimately. Dignity of the Human Person God calls who He wills. He allows some men to represent Him on earth, to act in His name and in His person. 11
Holy Orders Service Leadership Unfold charism of all the baptized Priest join priests to pray Prophet teach the faith King rule, lead others to Christ Apostolic link to Christ Laying of hands from Christ Re-presentation of Christ Reconciliation Holy Eucharist 12
Holy Orders Celibacy Unique to Western Rite Church Married to Church - like Christ is married to His Church Men Only Salvation Story love story Christ is the bridegroom Priest - re-presentation of Christ bridegroom symbol of Christ Women - indispensable to work of Church and society Disconnect if women presented as priests Cannot represent Christ 13
Holy Orders Summary Scripture and Essentials 1. At the Ascension, Christ commissioned the Apostles to be His ambassadors until the end of time. Rom 10:14-15, 2 Cor 3:6, Mt 10:40, Mt 28:16-20 CCC 859, 1535 2. Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, a man receives the power to act as Christ s representative on Earth. Heb 5:1,4, Heb 7:11, 1Pet 5:2-3 CCC 1142, 1538, 1545, 1548-1549, 1577-1578, 2121 3. Holy Orders has three degrees that delegate the Apostle s mission. Jn 20:22-23, Mk 10:43-45, Lk 22:27, 1 Tim 3:1-13 CCC 886, 896, 1554-1580 4. Receiving the sacrament of Holy Orders ordains a man forever. Jn 10:36, Heb 5:6, 1 Tim 4:14 CCC 698, 886, 896, 1581-1589, 1121, 1554-1589 14
