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Ordination enables a person to act on behalf of the Church through Word, Sacrament, and leadership. A bishop is ordained to represent Christ. Priests share in the bishop’s role of representing Christ the Shepherd. Deacons collaborate with the bishop in his role as representative of Christ the Servant.
