# Ordination ## Catechism of the Catholic Church The rite of the Sacrament of [[holy-orders|Holy Orders]] by which the bishop, through the imposition of hands and the prayer of consecration, confers the order of bishop, priest, or deacon to exercise a sacred power which comes from Christ on behalf of the Church ([[2.2.3.6.p4s#^ccc-1538|1538]]).