The Church tells us that "by virtue of our Baptism, all Christians are part of a common priesthood of believers.  We are all called to participate in Christ's mission.  Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, bishops and priests are given a special role in carrying out this mission.    They exercise a ministerial priesthood.  Deacons also receive a special grace through ordination and are called to assist the ministry of bishops and priests. (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC] nos., 1547, 1554).

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