Pope Francis’ Prayer for Vocations
For young men and women; That God may give them the gift of understanding to discern their service in the Church, the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life; And for the gift of courage to follow His call. We pray to the Lord. . . .
For young people; That they may know the personal love of the Lord for them, and respond with open and generous hearts. We pray to the Lord. . . .
The whole Church is a priestly people. Through Baptism all the faithful share in the priesthood of Christ. This participation is called the “common priesthood of the faithful.” Based on this common priesthood and ordered to its service, there exists another participation in the mission of Christ: the ministry conferred by the sacrament of Holy Orders, where the task is to serve in the name and in the person of Christ the Head in the midst of the community.
The Church confers the sacrament of Holy Orders only on baptized men, whose suitability for the exercise of the ministry has been duly recognized. Church authority alone has the responsibility and right to call someone to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Resources and Next Steps
Do you feel that you’re being called by God to the holy priesthood? Congratulations on taking the next step in your discernment! Here in San Antonio, we’re blessed to have Assumption Seminary right here in our city to form men to the holy priesthood.
Have additional questions about Holy Orders?
Please contact the parish office to talk to Father, or contact the Archdiocese office at the link below.