The Sacrament of Holy Orders
Are you being called to the priesthood?
Discerning a vocation is a process that involves listening to the Lord and understanding His will for your life. This discernment does not happen alone, but is guided by the Church.
Here’s what the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) says about the Sacrament of Holy Orders:
The ordained ministry makes the presence of Christ visible in the community … in a real person, the priest. In the celebration of Mass and the consecration of bread and wine, we experience the unfolding of God’s grace in our lives.
It is the priest, the one chosen by God, who makes this possible.
“In the service of the ordained minister, it is Christ himself who is present to his Church as Head of his Body, Shepherd of his flock … Teacher of Truth”
(CCC, 1548)
If you’re discerning your vocation, the best way to start is by meeting with one of our parish priests, or contacting Fr. Anthony Ritter, Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
We will be happy to help and answer any questions you might have!
Fr. Fischer
(636) 441-0055 ext. 107
bfischer@stjoecot.org
Fr. Deters
(636) 441-0055 ext. 108
jdeters@stjoecot.org
Fr. Martin
(636) 441-0055 ext. 109
jmartin@stjoecot.org
Fr. Ritter
(314) 792-6460
anthonyritter@archstl.org