... and like living stones be yourselves built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5)

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This sacrament configures the recipient to Christ by a special grace of the Holy Spirit, so that he may serve as Christ's instrument for his Church. By ordination one is enabled to act as a representative of Christ, Head of the Church, in his triple office of priest, prophet, and king.

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If you feel called to the religious life, please feel free to contact Father Gary Lazzeroni at 696-4407 or fatherL@stjoevan.org or the Archdiocese of Seattle for further discernment.