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The Ordination Ceremony

Who takes Holy Orders? How many differences can you think of between them?. The Ordination Ceremony. To describe the stages of an ordination ceremony. (AT1:L2/3) To explain the symbolism of the ordination ceremony (AT1:L4/5)

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The Ordination Ceremony

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  1. Who takes Holy Orders? How many differences can you think of between them? The Ordination Ceremony To describe the stages of an ordination ceremony. (AT1:L2/3) To explain the symbolism of the ordination ceremony (AT1:L4/5) To evaluate which events of the ordination ceremony are most symbolic of priesthood. (L5/6)

  2. Working in pairs, number the phrases in order of the Ordination Ceremony. Watch the video to see if you were right • The candidates lies prostrate on the floor. • The Bishop lays his hands over the priest. • The Bishop gives the priest a chalice and paten (small plate with a host on it) • The Bishop calls the candidate by name.The Candidate responds ‘I’m present’. • The candidates take a vow of Chastity and obedience to the Bishop. • The Bishop anoints the hands of the priest

  3. Which of these events are SYMBOLIC ? What do they SYMBOLISE ? • The Bishop calls the candidate by name. The Candidate responds ‘I’m present’. • The candidates take a vow of Chastity and obedience to the Bishop. • The candidates lie prostrate on the floor. • The Bishop lays his hands over the priest. • The Bishop anoints the hands of the priest • The Bishop gives the priest a chalice and paten (small plate with a host on it) Choose 3 events. Explain what they symbolise. ***Which do you think is the most powerful symbol of what priesthood is about ?

  4. How would you mime each of these stages? In groups of 4, 3 people take turns to demonstrate. The 4th person says “freeze” to one person - that “actor” has to explain what is happening in detail Calls.. I’m present Vows to Bishop Lies prostrate Laying on of hands Anointing of hands Chalice and paten Write out the phrases. Add one bit of detail to each phrase (use your lists and symbolism work). **The priest vows obedience to the Bishop and celibacy (no sex) Why do you think this is important ?

  5. Which is the odd one out? Explain why HOLY ORDERS QUIZ

  6. Which is the odd one out? Explain why

  7. VOW TO STAY CELIBATE (no sex) VOW TO BE POOR Which is the odd one out? Explain why VOW TO OBEY BISHOP

  8. Bishop Pope Which is the odd one out? Explain why Deacon

  9. Draw your own version of “odd one out” from what we have done this lesson.

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