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Holy Orders

Ordination

Want to be a Priest?

 

Young men who may be considering a call to the priesthood should endeavor to attend Mass frequently, go to confession regularly, pray daily, and be involved in Youth Ministry / Young Adult Ministry. They are encouraged to contact one of the parish priests for continued guidance and direction.

Within the Diocese of Charlotte, college-aged seminarians are formed at either St. Joseph College Seminary in Charlotte, NC, or at Mt. St. Mary Seminary, OH, or the North American College in Rome, Italy. Our “theologians” who have completed their philosophy requirements study at Mt. St. Mary Seminary or the North American College in Rome, Italy. Please continue to pray for our young men currently studying and discerning a call to the priesthood.

Your support of your son’s prayerful discernment is vitally important for parents. Praise God that he is prayerfully considering God’s will for his life. Pray for him daily that God will reveal himself in clearer ways. Help him connect to the right clergy members in your parish and diocese who will assist him and answer your questions regarding seminary and priestly life.

For more information about vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Charlotte, visit the diocesan page

“Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood?”

About Holy Orders

“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…It includes three degrees of order: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate” (CCC 1536). Deacons, priests, and bishops are essential to the Catholic Church because we believe that they continue the work begun by the apostles.
Since the beginning, the ordained ministry has been conferred and exercised in three degrees: that of bishops, that of presbyters, and that of deacons. The ministries conferred by ordination are irreplaceable for the organic structure of the Church: without the bishop, presbyters, and deacons, one cannot speak of the Church. (CCC 1593)
 
Ordination is the rite at which the Sacrament of Holy Orders is bestowed. The bishop confers the Sacrament of Holy Orders by the laying on of hands which confers on a man the grace and spiritual power to celebrate the Church’s sacraments.
 
The laying confers the sacrament of Holy Orders on of hands followed by a solemn prayer of consecration asking God to grant the ordained the graces of the Holy Spirit required for his ministry. Ordination imprints an indelible sacramental character. (CCC 1597)
 

Who Receives Holy Orders?

The Church confers the sacrament of Holy Orders only on baptized men (viri), whose suitability for the exercise of the ministry has been duly recognized. Church authority alone has the responsibility and right to call someone to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. (CCC 1598)

 
In the Latin Church, the sacrament of Holy Orders for the presbyterate is conferred only on candidates ready to embrace celibacy freely and who publicly manifest their intention of staying celibate for the love of God’s kingdom and the service of men. (CCC 1599)
 
The Second Vatican Council reminds us that the mission of ordained clergy, while unique, is interrelated to the mission of the lay faithful:
 
Though they differ in essence and not only in degree, the common priesthood of the faithful and the ministerial or hierarchical priesthood are nonetheless interrelated: each of them, in its own special way, is a participation in the one priesthood of Christ. The ministerial priest, by the sacred power he enjoys, teaches and rules the priestly people; acting in the person of Christ, he makes present the eucharistic sacrifice, and offers it to God in the name of all the people. But the faithful, in virtue of their royal priesthood, join in the offering of the Eucharist. They likewise exercise that priesthood in receiving the sacraments, in prayer and thanksgiving, in the witness of a holy life, and by self-denial and active charity. (Lumen Gentium 10)
About Us

Guided by the example of St. Joseph, we are a welcoming parish dedicated to living the Gospel and sharing Christ’s love with all.

Through the sacraments, faith formation, and outreach, we seek to grow as disciples and be a source of hope and light to others.

Whether you are a lifelong Catholic, new to the faith, or searching for a spiritual home, we invite you to join us and experience the joy of belonging to a caring, faith-filled family.

St. Joseph

pray for us.

 

Hours

Monday, Tuesday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:00PM – 8:00PM

 

Contact

(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States

Privacy Policy

St. Joseph Catholic Church values your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

1. Information We Collect
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4. Sharing Information
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5. Your Choices
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6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
St. Joseph Catholic Church

(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States

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1. General Use
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St. Joseph Catholic Church

(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States

Online Giving Policy

Thank you for supporting the mission and ministries of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Newton, North Carolina. We are grateful for your generosity and want you to feel confident and secure in making online contributions.

1. Secure Processing
All online gifts are processed through trusted third-party payment providers using secure encryption technology. St. Joseph Catholic Church does not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers.

2. Use of Contributions
Unless otherwise designated, all donations will be applied to the parish’s general fund to support worship, ministries, and community outreach. Designated gifts will be used for their specified purpose whenever possible.

3. Receipts
You will receive an email confirmation immediately after your donation is processed. Annual giving statements are available upon request for tax purposes.

4. Refunds and Corrections
If you make an error in your donation or need to request a refund, please contact the parish office within 72 hours of the transaction. We will work with you to resolve the issue promptly.

5. Privacy
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6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Online Giving Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
St. Joseph Catholic Church

(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States