Description
Your group will do a presentation on the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The
research will include online and written sources (primary and secondary)
and one of the following:
1. Interview (by e-mail, phone, or video conference) a deacon, priest, or
bishop. Ask them about the following:
a. background (family, school)
b. childhood experiences with church
c. their calling
d. college / seminary they attended
e. the day of their ordination
f. life in ministry
You will be turning in your interview questions with your report. In
the bibliography you must site the date, time, and name of the person
interviewed.
OR
2. Explore the role and life of a priest as shown in one of these movies:
"Mass Appeal," "Mission," OR "The Bells of St. Mary�s"
Your presentation must include the following:
- explore the history and theology of Holy Orders
- include overview of the ordination rituals and symbols
- results of the interview or movie review
Internet Links
The Vatican
http://www.vatican.va
New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/
American Catholic
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Sacraments/default.asp
Overview of Sacraments
http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/features/sacraments/
Catholic Resources
http://www.cin.org/kc50-2.html
New American Bible
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/index.htm
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://www.usccb.org/index.shtml
Other Resources