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Welcome to St. Theresa's Catholic Church
A parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS - Founded in 1880
The splendour of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness ~ St. Therese of Lisieux.
Holy Orders
(CCC 1536 - 1600)
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. - CCC 1536
Effects of Holy Orders
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Seals the soul with an indelible mark.
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Empowers the man to serve the faithful by teaching, divine worship, & governance.
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The bishop receives the fullness of Holy Orders.
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Priests are co-workers with the bishop in service.
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Deacons do not receive ministerial priesthood, but do enter ministry and carry out important functions.
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