ORDINATION DIFFERENCES
CATHOLIC TRADITION
PROTESTANT/ METHODIST TRADITION
PROTESTANT/ METHODIST TRADITION
Theology: Ordination is the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It incorporates the ordained into an established spiritual hierarchy (bishops, priests, and deacons). Catholics believe ordination imparts a permanent spiritual "character" on the soul, empowering the priest to act in persona Christi (in the person of Christ), particularly in the offering of the Mass and the forgiveness of sins.
PROTESTANT/ METHODIST TRADITION
PROTESTANT/ METHODIST TRADITION
PROTESTANT/ METHODIST TRADITION
Theology: Generally, Protestants emphasize the priesthood of all believers, viewing all Christians as ministers in the world. Ordination is not an extra-biblical sacrament that imparts a magical status. Rather, it is the Church's official confirmation and public recognition of an inward divine call to equip the congregation.
Protestant tr
Theology: Generally, Protestants emphasize the priesthood of all believers, viewing all Christians as ministers in the world. Ordination is not an extra-biblical sacrament that imparts a magical status. Rather, it is the Church's official confirmation and public recognition of an inward divine call to equip the congregation.
Protestant traditions rely on texts that emphasize Christ as the ultimate High Priest and the shift toward ministry focused on teaching and equipping the congregation.
BAPTIST TRADITION
PROTESTANT/ METHODIST TRADITION
BAPTIST TRADITION
Theology: Baptists hold strongly to the priesthood of all believers and the autonomy of the local church. Ordination does not create a spiritually elevated class of clergy. Instead, it is an act of the local congregation publicly setting apart and blessing a believer who they believe God has called to lead and teach.
Baptists share Protes
Theology: Baptists hold strongly to the priesthood of all believers and the autonomy of the local church. Ordination does not create a spiritually elevated class of clergy. Instead, it is an act of the local congregation publicly setting apart and blessing a believer who they believe God has called to lead and teach.
Baptists share Protestant texts but focus heavily on verses supporting local church autonomy and congregational governance.
ORDINATION PROCESS
ORDINATION Process for each denomination in Union website
https://utsnyc.edu/academics/career-paths/ordination-process/
Other websites:
https://www.crcna.org/news-and-events/news/ordination-best-practices-ministers-elders-and-deacons
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