Another social sacrament is Holy Orders in which men are ordained to serve the

community as priests and deacons.

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This is a sacrament, like Baptism and Confirmation, that leaves an indelible mark and

can be received only once in a lifetime.

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The individual is called and set apart to act as guide and intermediary for God's people.

Through an anointing and laying on of hands the Holy Spirit imparts a greater share in 

the supreme sacrifice of the Eucharist.

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While the priest is called to minister to and nourish the living Body of Christ, he is also

called to live the responsibility of being an alter Christus, of living a holy and blameless

life an example of Christ living in his Church.