What does it mean in the Roman Catholic Church to be consecrated?

Answer 1

Within the Catholic Church, the Consecrated Life refers to the following: the Religious Life, eremitical life, consecrated virginity, societies of consecrated life and secular institutes. All of these are ways of Christian living by those who have made the prescribed public profession and vow that is recognized in Church Law.[70] Those who have made their profession and vow are not, however, part of the Church hierarchy, unless they are also ordained priests. They commit themselves, for the love of God, to observe as binding certain counsels from the Christian Gospel. Most who feel called to following Christ in a more exacting way join what are called Religious Institutes,[71] often referred to in everyday life as religious orders or religious congregations, in which they follow a common rule under the leadership of a superior. They usually live in community, although some may for a shorter or longer time live the Religious Life as Hermits without ceasing to be a member of the Religious Institute.

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Answer 2

Churches are consecrated. Made holy for service.

The Eucharist is consecrated, changing bread and wine into Christ's Body and Blood.

Bishops are consecrated, not ordained. Again, changed, or set aside for service.

Answer 3

To live your life to the service of GOD.



JESUS: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by Me."

"Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One"

(Shema Yisrael Adonai eloheinu Adonai ehad)