Diaconate
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Deacons share in Christ's mission and grace in a special way. The sacrament of Holy Orders marks them with an imprint ("character") which cannot be removed and which configures them to Christ, who made himself the "deacon" or servant of all. Among other tasks, it is the task of deacons to assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the divine mysteries, above all the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity.
-Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1570
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The are two forms of the deaconate. Transitional deacons have completed three years of seminary formation, and have one more year of formation until being ordained priests. Permanent deacons do not go on to become priests; they continually serve as deacons in the Church.
Any man considering a vocation to the deaconate may contact- Deacon Stephen Hilker at 517-655-2620 or [email protected] or
- Fr. David Fons at 517-655-2620 or [email protected]
In this photo, Deacon Hilker was teaching young students about the Mass, and showing them the chalice that is used at the Consecration.
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"Why bother with vocation?" with Father Jim Rolph
In this video Father Jim Rolph, Chaplain to Powers Catholic High School in Flint, explains why discerning God's call in ones life is of paramount importance if we are to fully flourish as humans through living in right relationship with Jesus Christ and his Holy Church.
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