CCC 1461

Christian Mystery›SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH›CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING›VIII. The Minister of This Sacrament

sin sacraments moral-life

Entities

God the Father Holy Orders Holy Spirit Messiah Reconciliation

Topics

church, christ, holy, communion christ, god, hope, church son, father, spirit, christ

Since Christ entrusted to his apostles the ministry of reconciliation, bishops who are their successors, and priests, the bishops' collaborators, continue to exercise this ministry. Indeed bishops and priests, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders, have the power to forgive all sins "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

Footnotes

Cf. In 20:23; ⇒ 2 Cor 5:18.

Bible Citations (1)

2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 5:18

Cross-References (2)

CCC 981 CCC 1442

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