The Ordination of Priests - (GCSE) Religious Studies A Unit 4
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The Ordination of Priests
The Order of Service
1) Presentation
The candidate is called forward to be presented to the Bishop
2) The Examination
The Bishop questions the candidates about his responsibilities including obedience to the Bishop and celebrating the sacraments. The candidate promises to fulfil them
It is important that the candidate is willing to accept the duties and responsibilities of priesthood
3) Prostration
The candidate lies on the floor in prostration
This is a sign that he is submitting himself to God
4) Consecration
The priest is ordained by the Bishop, by laying on of hands and by prayer
The laying on of hands is an ancient sign of the conferring of authority on someone. It is also a sign of the presence of…
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