The Ordination Ceremony

The Ordination CeremonyTo describe the stages of an

ordination ceremony.

To explain the symbolism of the ordination ceremony

To evaluate the symbolism of this Rite.

Who takes Holy Orders?

What is Holy Orders?

Write out the stages of the Ordination Ceremony in order. Watch the video to see if you were right

• The Bishop calls the candidate

• Take vows of celibacy and obedience• Lie prostrate on the floor.• The Bishop lays his hands over the priest &

prays over him.• The Bishop anoints the hands of the priest• Given chalice and paten • Given stole and chasuble• The priest helps to celebrate the mass.

• Given stole and chasuble• Lie prostrate on the floor.• The Bishop calls the candidate• Given chalice and paten • The Bishop lays his hands over the priest &

prays over him• Take vows of Chastity and obedience• The priest helps to celebrate the mass. • .The Bishop anoints the hands of the priest

What do the pictures show? Put them in order of the ceremony.*Which one is missing?

• The Bishop calls the candidate

• Take vows of celibacy and obedience• Lie prostrate on the floor.• The Bishop lays his hands over the priest &

prays over him.• The Bishop anoints the hands of the priest• Given chalice and paten • Given stole and chasuble• The priest helps to celebrate the mass.

1. Choose 3 events. Explain how they symbolise what being a priest is about.

2. How is ordination similar to the marriage service? 3 ways.

***Which do you think is the most powerful symbol of what priesthood is about ?

Which of these events are SYMBOLIC ?

What do they SYMBOLISE ?

Calls.. I’m presentQuestions & Vows to Bishop

Lies prostrate

Laying on of handsAnointing of hands

Chalice and patenStole and chasuble

Concelebrate mass

Add one bit of detail to each phrase eg comment on symbolism, or something else that happens.

Which is the odd one out?

HOLY ORDERS QUIZ

Which is the odd one out? Explain why

Which is the odd one out?

VOW TO OBEY BISHOP

VOW TO BE POOR

VOW TO STAY CELIBATE(no sex)

Which is the odd one out? Explain whyDeacon

Bishop Pope

Draw your own version of “odd one out” from what we have done this lesson.