Holy Orders

oly 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. 

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536

Options for Women
All vocations are unique, special, and necessary for the Church. Each comes with specific graces to help the vocation to excel in holiness for the greater honor and glory of God. It is important to remember that each person's vocation is pre-planned by God for the best happy ending. The Lord knows which vocation each person will chose before it is chosen, and is always looking out for the needs of the Church. 

Please pray and open your mind and heart to God's calling. As you discern your vocation as a woman, there are several options available to you. You are invited to take some time to explore your options by clicking on the links below. 

Sisterhood
Married Life
Single Life

Please walk through and practice the 14 Steps of Discernment to assist you in your journey. 

Options for Men  
You are invited to pray and to open your mind and heart to God's calling. As you discern the vocation that God is calling you to, take some time for explore the following options for vocations for men.

Priesthood​ Brotherhood
Diaconate
Married Life
Single Life

Please walk through and practice the 14 Steps of Discernment to assist you in discerning which vocation you are being called to.

Each of the vocations is unique, special, and necessary for the Church. They each come with specific graces to help the vocation to excel in holiness for the greater honor and glory of God.

It is important to remember that each person's vocation is pre-planned by God for the best happy ending. God knows which vocation each person will chose before it is chosen, and the Lord is always looking out for the needs of the Church.

Explore each possibility thoroughly to see if that particular lifestyle matches well to the person you want to become. Do not choose a vocation by what it will “get you;” choose it by the plan God has for you.