Vocations

All of Christ’s faithful share in a common priesthood through baptism. From among them, the Church calls and ordains men to share specially in Christ’s priesthood. In the Old Covenant, even though Israel was a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6), the Lord called certain men to a special priestly ministry (Exodus 19:22). In the New Covenant, even though Christians are a kingdom of priests (1 Peter 2:9), Jesus calls certain men to a special priestly ministry (Romans 15:15-16).

This Sacrament is called Holy Orders. Through it priests are ordained and thus empowered to serve the Church (2 Timothy 1:5-7) as pastors, teachers, and spiritual fathers who heal, feed, and strengthen God’s people—most importantly through preaching and the administration of the Sacraments.

If you are interested in a religious life please speak to one of the priest or contact vocationsadmin@dioceseofnottingham.uk

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