Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to His apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. This Sacrament has three degrees within it: Diaconate (Permanent and Transitional), Priests and Bishops. Those who feel called to the Order of Deacon may contact the Pastor to discern the Call to this vital ministry in the Church. The permanent Diaconate is open to married or single men over the age of 35 who have gone through the Trenton Diocese Diaconate Classes (currently a 4 year program).

Vocations

God calls each person to a life of holiness and service, whether single, married, ordained or consecrated.

The Diocesan Ministry of Vocations provides discernment opportunities, encouragement, support, education and resources for those responding to God’s call through the ministerial priesthood.

We are committed to fostering an environment where vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, the diaconate, and to committed vocations of the laity, whether to single life or married life, are valued and nurtured within the domestic church of the family and the local parish community.

If you feel called by God, and are considering a vocation to the priesthood, please contact the Parish Office at (732) 671-0071 x221 to make an appointment to speak with one of our priests.