Comments on: Priesthood Mormonism https://whymormonism.org/19/priesthood_mormonism Mormonism FAQ, Questions, and Answers Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:38:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Gale https://whymormonism.org/19/priesthood_mormonism#comment-373 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:13:58 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/19/priesthood-mormonism#comment-373 In reply to Claudia England.

The “priesthood” in the Mormon Church is defined as the power and authority to act in the name of Christ. The Mormon Church has a lay clergy — there are no trained or paid ministers or priests. All worthy male members of the Church age 12 and over may hold some office in the priesthood.

The way to serve in the priesthood is first to become a member of the Church. Then, you have to be male. (Women participate in priesthood ordinances in our temples, however.) As a male member of the Church lives righteously and learns about the gospel, he will advance in the priesthood and be called from time to time to serve in Mormon congregations.

]]> By: Gale https://whymormonism.org/19/priesthood_mormonism#comment-372 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:10:00 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/19/priesthood-mormonism#comment-372 In reply to john.

The word “priesthood” means something different in Mormonism. It is power and authority to act in Christ’s name. It is bestowed upon all worthy male members of our church, which doesn’t have a paid clergy.

The Jews have trained rabbis to lead congregations and teach. They also track their lineage of Aaronic descent.

Catholic priests train for the ministry and then are ordained to serve. It’s another thing entirely.

]]> By: john https://whymormonism.org/19/priesthood_mormonism#comment-367 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:19:39 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/19/priesthood-mormonism#comment-367 What about the priests in the catholic church? Are there any priest among the Jews today?

]]> By: Claudia England https://whymormonism.org/19/priesthood_mormonism#comment-366 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:24:26 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/19/priesthood-mormonism#comment-366 I am interested in knowing how one becomes a priest in the Mormon Church and does the Church have a centralized “place” to stay while studying for the priesthood or do individuals churches teach what must be learned by a person wanting to become a Mormom priest? We live in Houston, Tx and was wondering if there is a local place where one can stay to become a Mormon priest. I look forward to your reply.

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