In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.
Holy Orders
Newsletter Articles:

"Sacrament of Holy Orders: Priesthood in Transition"
by Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M., Th.D.

"Vocations: How Is God Calling Me?"
by Fidelis Tracy, C.D.P.

"Sacraments of Vocation: Holy Orders and Matrimony"
by Monika K. Hellwig

Update Your Faith:

If lay people are now called to minister, why do we need an ordained priesthood?

How do I know if I have a vocation?

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