The Sacrament of Holy Orders

"Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate (bishops), presbyterate (priests), and diaconate (deacons)."

~ Catechism of the Catholic Church #1536

Celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Orders at Saint Olaf

Please pray that more young men and women will spend time in prayer and discernment in order to respond to God’s call to serve the Church.

Jesus, Lord of the harvest,
look with love
on this portion of your vineyard.
Bless the Diocese of Salt Lake City
with more priests, deacons,
and religious
to serve your people.
Through the intercession
of Our Lady, the Virgin Mary,
inspire many men and women
to open their hearts
to respond generously to your call.
Amen.