1. Presentation and
election of the
Ordinand (or
candidate)
Those to be ordained
are called by their
name for attendance.
If present, the
Ordinand answers:
“Present”
Instruction by the
Bishop
The bishop explains
to those gathered the
meaning of
Ministerial
Priesthood.
Examination of the
Candidate
The bishop asks the
Ordinands if they are
ready and willing to
serve.
Litany of the Saints
The bishop calls on
the help and
intercession of the
saints.
Laying of hands/ Act
of consecration
This is the most
important step in the
Sacrament of Holy
Orders.
In This step the
Ordinand kneels as the
bishop lays his hands on
their heads and gives
them gifts of the Holy
Spirit with the help of
God.
After finishing the
laying of hands, the
bishop, together with
the Ordinands, pray
the Act of
Consecration.
Anointing with
Chrism
The hands of the
priest are anointed as
a symbol for his
sharing in Christ’s
priesthood.
Giving of the signs
and symbols of
specific ministries.
The ranks such as
Deacon, Priest, and
Bishop are given
different symbolic gifts
as a sign of their
ordination.
Gifts given to the
deacon:
A book of the
gospel.
As a sign of his
mission
To proclaim the
good news.
A stole and a
Dalmatic. The
Main uniform
Of the Deacon.
The stole is
Worn across the
Left shoulder and
Fastened at the
Right.
Gifts given to the
priest:
Paten and
Chalice. This
Enables the
Priest to
Celebrate the
Holy Eucharist.
This is the
Uniform of the
Priest. It is a stole
And chasuble.
Unlike The deacon,
The stole is now
Worn around the
Neck and down his
Chest.
Gifts given to the
bishop:
This is a miter.
It is a
Tall-pointed
Head-piece
Worn by
Bishops only.
This is the ring
Worn by bishops
Only. It is a sign
Of his fidelity to
The church.
This a crozier.
It is given to
Bishops during
Ordination. It is
The sign of a
Bishop’s role as a
Shepherd.
The bishop is
Also given a
Book of the
Gospel as a sign
Of his mission
To proclaim the
Word of God.
Let us now watch
A short video-clip
About Ordination.