Holy orders in the Catholic Church facts for kids
The Sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church includes three orders: bishop, priest, and deacon.
In the phrase “Holy Orders”, the word “holy” means “set apart for some purpose.” The word “order” means a hierarchy or way of organizing people.
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