Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time. Thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry which includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536
For more information, please contact the Vocations Director of the Diocese of Fort Worth:
Rev. James Wilcox at 817-560-2452, ext. 110 or visit the Diocese of Fort Worth