Catechism of the Catholic Church Section 2 – 25 The Ministerial Priesthood and the Lay Faithful (1548-1553) by Fr Guy de Gaynesford
St Paul Repository
1548-1553. The ministerial priesthood and the royal priesthood of the faithful, compared and contrasted. The ministerial priesthood is rooted in the Apostolic Succession. The common priesthood of the faithful is rooted in Baptism. The roles proper to each. The dangers of clericalism. Clericalising the laity. Laicising the clergy. Fruitful collaboration is achieved when both extremes are avoided. 78 minutes
