Ordained Ministries
The Deacon exercises the ministry of the Church in a three-fold way:
The ministry of Charity/Justice in which he is called both to assist those with immediate needs, and also to develop ways to empower people to address the larger social issues.
The ministry of the Word in which he proclaims the Good News both in word and deed, in preaching homilies, as well as teaching, counseling, witness in the marketplace, witness in marriage and family, etc.
The ministry of Sacrament in which he assists at the altar of worship as public witness of service to the People of God. Ministry in the Eucharistic Assembly serves as the means of bringing the needs of the community to be raised up in prayer. Liturgy is also the means for the deacon's drawing strength and inspiration for living in the community as a diaconal witness.