Holy Orders is the Sacrament in which Bishops, Priest and Deacons are ordained and receive the grace and power to perform their sacred duties. The sacred rite by which Holy Orders are conferred is called ordination. The apostles were ordained by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper to share in his priesthood. 

Could God be calling you to a religious vocation? If you are a Catholic man, we encourage you to visit the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon's Office of Vocations or the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon's Office of the Permanent Diaconate. 

If you are a Catholic man or woman who believes you might have a calling to the consecrated life as a religious brother or sister, we invite you to explore the Archdiocese's pages for Consecrated Life.