what i sa priest wholeaves the active ministry but remains a priest?
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Unless a priest has been defrocked, he remains a priest for life - even if he leaves to get married (in this case he would be severely limited in what he is allowed to do, but still a priest).\n\nIf he simply retires he would be addressed as Father.  If he leaves the priesthood (either on his own or is forced) he is simply refered to by his name.
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A Catholic Priest can officiate the Mass entirely by himself, since he is the only one who can consecrate the Host (change the bread into the Body of Christ).  Also, the Catholic Priest is the only one on your list who can absolve you of your sins through the act of Reconciliation.  A Deacon can do everything a Priest can do except the above mentioned and also a Deacon can marry whereas a Priest can not. A Nun (Sister, what have you)doesn't have any important services when it comes to the Catholic Mass; however, she does take an oath to devote her life to God and most Nuns end up being teachers and/or volunteers.
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There are two types of deacon - transitional deacons and permanent deacons.  Transitional deacons are those people who are studying and preparing for the priesthood.  First you are a deacon, then you are a priest.\n\npermanent deacons are those people who will be deacons all of their lives.  Many married men have become deacons.\n\nA deacon is an ordained minister and it is a life long vocation, except when the deacon later becomes a priest.  A deacon received the sacrament of Holy Orders and has pastoral duties.  Many deacons have careers outside of the parish.  \n\nA deacon is like a priest's helper.  He can give the homily at Mass, he can baptize persons and officiate at the Sacrament of Matrimony.  He cannot administer the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, or consecrate the bread and wine at Mass.  Many times, the deacon is a spiritual counselor at the church.
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I'm a minister, though not  Christian. For me it came down to how many people were seeking my counsel and teaching. \n\nAs it grew beyond just every week or so, I began to realize that I was being called to a ministry rather than just practicing alone.\n\nI suspect that may be the definition of a calling; rather than acting on a desire to lead, when that position is thrust upon you, when people are seeking you out for enlightenment, it seems that's a sort of calling that is something less than subjective.\n\nAre you the sort of person that people would have ministering to them? Do they tell you that you should go into ministry because you have something that they want? Do you want to serve more than to be served? Does the Prayer of St. Francis apply in your life?\n\nI suspect that if service is your calling, you probably know. If, on the other hand, you are out to change the world because you know better than most, if you are seeking to boost yourself, then maybe ministry isn't your place.\n\nEdit to AiW\nJust seeing AiW's post, Doesn't he make lots of assumptions? Those were Paul's words, not Christ's. And who, by the way said anything about Christian ministry? This person may have meant that, but didn't say it outright.  And as for all of the Christian women who happen to be pastors.... are they doing things wrong? Your interpretation of the Bible may not be the sole one, or are you actually speaking for God here? I'd certainly hate to see you with a woman boss.
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You may be in the wrong church, mine still preachs about his evil ways. He is as real now as ever. Speak to your pastor about how you feel, we don't sugar coat anything.
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Well, make sure you agree with the doctrine.  Make sure the pastor isn't a crook.  You want to feel like you "get" something out of the teachings there.  And make sure you feel comfortable with the church members.  Also, you might want to check out the various programs the church offers, if you're interested in more than attending regular Sunday services.
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There are definitely apostles in the world today.\n\nThere is something that is called "Five-Fold Ministry".  This comes from the scripture Ephesians 4:11:\n\n"He [Christ] is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers."\n\nThese gifts are still going today.  These gifts of ministry are meant to work together in the body of Christ.  So there cannot just be pastors, teachers, & evangelists, but not prophets & apostles.  You know what I mean?  Where would the body of Christ be if these certain gifts didn't still exist??  The people would be in lots of trouble.  These 5 gifts of ministry are meant to:\n\n"...equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, until we come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature and full grown in the Lord, measuring up to the full stature of Christ." (Eph. 4:12-13)\n\nIt would probably help you out even more if you read these scriptures in context.  Read Eph. 4:7-16.  I hope this helps you out... :)
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Actually yes and the number of times each was committed.  This allows you to assess your path in Christ and if you are serious in repenting and changing your ways.  If you are a regular then the priest can give you advice on how to move back to Christ or encourage you as you progress in reducing a particular sin.\n\nSometimes, when I can not remember everything I ask the Holy Spirit to help me with the most important at the moment.  I always ask for forgiveness for the sins I have forgotten.
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He celebrates the Mass daily.  I suspect he would list this as his highest and most important duty.\n\nHe hears confessions and of course goes to confession as necessary.\n\nHe baptizes, confirms, ordains and performs marriages.\n\nHe is the Metropolitan Archbishop for the territory of Rome.  He is the Patriarch of the Western Church and serves as the head of the Church of the West.  He maintains communion with the other principal leaders of the Catholic Church such as the Patriarch of Antioch or the Ruthenian Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgh.\n\nHe is the court of last appeal on all complaints by a Christian.\n\nHe is the final reviewer for work done by the Roman curia.\n\nHe is the person responsible for all the diplomatic work of the Catholic Church.\n\nHe meets with the leaders of the other Christian Churches such as the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople of the Pope of Alexandria and works toward reconcilliation.\n\nHe meets with the leaders of the various ecclesial communities such as the Methodist Church or the Presbyterian Church.
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Every Catholic priest ordained has to be able to trace his ordination back to the apostolic age. Along with Orthodox, Copts, Armenians, and maybe Anglicans, only we can. \n\nMany denominations preach the good news, and they are all blessed for doing so. The good news that they preach about Jesus, Catholics confirm and encourage. The Catholic church does not look "down" on other church communities, but considers them brethren. \n\nNonetheless - we have preserved something they have not, which is a continuous chain of laid-on hands passing on the apostolic ministry. This is called "apostolic succession." And it makes us a very faithful church in that we have carefully preserved what the apostles handed down to us, over thousands of years. There's a reason that all the older historic churches, despite differences in doctrine and creed, have sacraments almost indentical in character and liturgy.\n\nhttp://www.catholic.com/library/Apostolic_Succession.asp\n\n(Edit: there has never been - ever - any such character as "Pope Constantine." That is a complete and utter fiction. Anyone who does want to know the history of the church in that era can read Eusebius' "History of the Church."
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He is just clergy.\nOften those who swear purity are hiding something. Whether it is sexual activity or curing themselves via Internet porn
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Like all ministries, first you have to be called by God.\n\nIf you are not Catholic, then you will have to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church.\n\nThen you need to study and become a priest and serve your fellow Christians unselfishly for many years.\n\nThen you may be selected to serve an entire diocese as a bishop, a successor of the Apostles.\n\nThen you may be selected by the Pope to the office of cardinal.\n\nThen you can vote for Pope until you are 70 years of age.\n\nGod bless you and your work on your journey of faith.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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The Catholic Church also has the "same pattern" of bishop (episkopos in the Greek original), priest (presbyteros), and deacon (diaconos.) What distinguishes us is apostolic succession: a Catholic or East Orthodox priest can show how the line of ordinations in his history takes him right back to the laying on of hands of one of the apostles.\n\nHowever, I'm not going to argue that this is what makes an apostle. What makes someone an apostle is when every facet of his or her life is a response to that simple challenge issued to the original apostles: "Follow me."
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Priest go to confession, yes.\nI Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails.
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Check out the laws in your area but if you need to be a minister try searching in google for the Universal Life Church. It lets you become a minister on line and it's legal in some areas.
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have you checked with your parish priest?
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Reconciliation or confession.  Look in the bulletin.  Show up.  Tell the priest how long its been and they'll guide you through it.