The Holy Orders sacrament produces in the soul of the recipient an increase of sanctifying grace, many sacramental graces to help him in his ministry, a sacramental character, and supernatural powers (especially, the power to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrifice of the Mass, and the power to forgive sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance). Holy Orders is a sacrament of the living and can be received only once. Only a bishop can confer this Sacrament. The ceremony for this Sacrament is long and beautiful, but the imposition of hands and the accompanying prayer are the essential part of the rite.  

If you are a young man or know one in the Sacred Heart Community who shows interest in becoming a priest, or if you are a male parishioner interested in being a deacon, please contact Monsignor Dale Wellman for important information about the steps required to obtain these goals.