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. If you have ever thought about or are currently discerning a call to the priesthood please visit http://www.rockforddiocese.org/vocations/vocation-corner and then speak to your local priest or the Vocation Director at the Diocese of Rockford.