Holy Orders

This Sacraments allows man participate in the ministerial Priesthood of Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest in order to Sanctify, Teach, and Govern the people redeemed by His Precious Blood.

There are three grades of this sacrament: Deacon, Priest, and Bishop.

The man in Holy Orders sanctifies the people through the offering of the Sacrifice of the Mass and the Prayers of the Divine Office, as well as administering the other sacraments. He teaches them through his preaching and his catechetical instruction. He governs them by carrying out his pastoral duties according to his rank and pastoral appointment given him by his superiors in the Church.

If you are a resident of Arizona and are interested in discerning a priestly vocation with the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), after having viewed the info online, please contact us to make an appointment with one of the priests