Ordination to Priesthood (an outline of the ceremony)

OUTLINE OF THE CEREMONY during which a Deacon is ordained a Priest

INTRODUCTORY RITE

LITURGY OF THE WORD

RITE OF ORDINATION

  • Calling of the Candidate
  • Presentation of the Candidate
  • Election by the Bishop and Consent of the People
  • Homily and Instruction
  • Examination of the Ordinand
  • Promise of Obedience
  • Invitation to Prayer
  • Litany of the Saints
  • Laying on of Hands (By Bishop and priests)
  • Prayer of Consecration
  • Investiture of Stole and Chasuble
  • Anointing of Hands
  • Presentation of Gifts
  • Kiss of Peace (By Bishop and priests)

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

CONCLUDING RITE