priesthood of Christ

priesthood of Christ
Because priesthood existed for the purpose of offering sacrifices, Jesus is regarded as a priest because he has offered a sacrifice (himself) once for all. This has rendered the OT sacrifice system obsolete, together with the Temple priesthood. The OT model for Christ's high priesthood is that of the priest-king Melchizedek (Heb. 7:26).

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  • priesthood of the laity —  ; priesthood of the faithful  ; priesthood of the laity    These expressions refer to the belief that allChristians, by virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation, share in the priesthood of Christ. (See CCC 783 786, 1119, 1546) …   Glossary of theological terms

  • priesthood of all believers —  ; priesthood of the faithful  ; priesthood of the laity    These expressions refer to the belief that allChristians, by virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation, share in the priesthood of Christ. (See CCC 783 786, 1119, 1546) …   Glossary of theological terms

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