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Holy Orders

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The Sacrament of Holy Orders

​From the moment of Jesus’ conception in the womb of Mary until his Resurrection, he was filled with the Holy Spirit.  In biblical language, he was anointed by the Holy Spirit and thus established by God the Father as our high priest. As Risen Lord, he remains our high priest. . . . While all the baptized share in Christ’s priesthood, the ministerial priesthood shares this through the Sacrament of Holy Orders in a special way. 

“Here I am, send me.” (Is 6:8)

Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Christ reminded his Apostles that they needed to ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into the harvest.  Those who seek priesthood respond generously to God’s call using the words of the prophet, “Here I am, send me” (Is 6:8).  This call from God can be recognized and understood from the daily signs that disclose his will to those in charge of discerning the vocation of the candidate.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

St. Joachim Catholic Church

​401 W. 5th Street
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 673-3290
Fax: (559) 673-6471
church@sjoachim.org
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  • Home
  • Parish Info
    • Mass, Confession, Adoration
    • Parish Bulletin
    • Staff Contact Information
    • Pastor's Corner
    • Mission Churches >
      • St. Anne
      • St. Agnes
    • Our New Church
    • Church Tour
  • Giving
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Matrimony
    • Holy Orders >
      • Priesthood
      • Permanent Diaconate
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Ministries
    • CCD
    • R.C.I.A Program
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Altar Servers
      • Communion Ministers
      • Lectors
    • Youth Ministry >
      • Documents and Forms
      • Youth Groups
      • Quinceañeras
    • Holy Family Table
    • St. Marello Bookstore
    • Bereavement
    • Parish Groups
  • Hall Rentals
    • Holy Spouses Hall
    • Griffin Hall
  • St. Joachim School
  • Our Family
    • Vatican
    • Oblates of St. Joseph
    • Diocese of Fresno
  • Faith Resources
    • Online Parish >
      • Recursos en Línea
    • FORMED
    • Sacred Liturgy
    • The Bible
    • The Catechism
    • The Social Doctrine
    • The Pope's Writings
    • Catholic Radio Live
    • Safe Environment
    • Right to Life
    • St. Joseph Spirituality
    • St. Joseph Prayers
    • Marellian Pathways
    • Prayers for Mass
  • Eventbrite