Ordination is a process that elevates individuals from the laity to the clergy, authorizing them to perform religious rites and ceremonies.

An individual preparing for ordination is exclusively referred to as a 'cleric' in all Christian traditions.

The specific rituals and instructions for an ordination ceremony are typically found in a book called an Ordinal.

Becoming a pope or cardinal is an office acquired through a distinct ordination process separate from Holy Orders.

What is the primary purpose of ordination as defined in the source?

Which term specifically designates an individual preparing for or undergoing the process of ordination?

Where would one typically find the prescribed form or ritual for an ordination ceremony?

Which of the following is NOT a position or title acquired through ordination?

In Catholicism and Orthodoxy, ordination is considered one of the five sacraments, also known as *cheirotonia*.

Apostolic succession is a concept essential for ordination in Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions, tracing clergy lineage back to the Apostles.

The three distinct ordinations within Holy Orders are bishop, cardinal, and deacon.

In common usage, the term 'priest' typically refers to the order of presbyter, while both bishops and presbyters are considered priests.

The ordination of a bishop traditionally requires only one bishop, while a priest or deacon requires several.

The term 'consecration' is another name specifically for the ordination of a new bishop.

The Catholic Church teaches that at least three bishops are always required for a valid episcopal consecration.

In the Catholic Church, 'transitional deacons' are those who were married before ordination, while 'permanent deacons' are preparing for the priesthood.

Pope Leo XIII's 1896 papal bull *Apostolicae Curae* declared Anglican orders 'absolutely null and utterly void.'

The Catholic Church has officially declared the orders in the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Sweden and Finland to be invalid.

Both the Catholic and Anglican churches recognize Orthodox ordinations.

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, multiple persons can be ordained to the same order at a single Divine Liturgy service.

Minor orders in Eastern Orthodox churches are considered part of the sacrament of Holy Orders.

In Catholicism and Orthodoxy, ordination is recognized as one of the:

Which of the following traditions considers apostolic succession an essential concept for ordination?

What are the three distinct ordinations within Holy Orders?

In common usage, to which order does the term 'priest' typically refer when not further qualified?

According to tradition, how many bishops are typically required for the ordination of a priest or deacon?

What is another term specifically used for the ordination of a new bishop?

What is the Catholic Church's teaching on the minimum number of bishops required for a *valid* episcopal consecration?

What did Pope Leo XIII's papal bull *Apostolicae Curae* declare in 1896?

What is the Catholic Church's official judgment on the validity of orders in the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Sweden and Finland?

How do Catholic and Anglican churches generally view Orthodox ordinations?

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, what is the rule regarding the number of ordinations at a single service?

The Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO) in the Church of England is responsible for overseeing the selection and training of ordinands.

Most Protestant churches view ordination as conferring inherent 'powers' or 'ability' to preside at sacraments.

Most Presbyterian and Reformed churches maintain a threefold order of ministry consisting of pastor, elder, and deacon, with all three considered clergy.

In many Presbyterian churches, the pastor is considered a 'teaching elder' and holds equal standing with other elders in the governing body.

Deacons are ordained in Lutheran, Methodist, and most Baptist traditions.

In most Protestant denominations with bishops, the office of bishop is considered a separate ordination or order of ministry.

In some Pentecostal churches, 'licensed ministers' are addressed as 'Reverend,' while 'ordained ministers' are addressed as 'Minister.'

Unitarian Universalist ordinations are primarily focused on strict doctrinal adherence.

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Ministerial Fellowship Committee makes the final decision on the ordination of ministers for all UU congregations.

The Protestant Reformation generally led to a re-evaluation of the ordained priesthood, often favoring a rabbinical-type married minister.

In the Church of England, what is the role of the 'Diocesan Director of Ordinands' (DDO)?

How do most Protestant churches generally understand the rite of ordination?

In most mainline Protestant churches, what is the primary reason individuals must be ordained to preside at sacraments?

Which of the following is considered 'clergy' in the threefold order of ministry maintained by most Presbyterian and Reformed churches?

How do Presbyterian churches often differentiate the pastor from other elders?

In which of the following Protestant traditions are deacons also ordained?

For most Protestant denominations that include the office of bishop, how is this office generally viewed?

In some Pentecostal churches, what is the designation for those who complete a bible college or prescribed courses and are addressed as 'Minister'?

What is a key factor for ordination of ministers in Unitarian Universalism, reflecting its minimal doctrinal thresholds?

Who ultimately makes the decision on the ordination of ministers in Unitarian Universalist congregations?

How did the Protestant Reformation generally impact the role of the ordained priesthood?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints performs ordination to bestow either the Aaronic or Melchizedek priesthood upon worthy male members.

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, priesthood authority is traced back to Joseph Smith, who was ordained by angelic messengers in 1829.

Ordination to the Aaronic Priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grants authority to bless and anoint the sick with oil.

The Melchizedek Priesthood includes the authority to perform all duties of the Aaronic Priesthood.

The five offices within the Melchizedek Priesthood are Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Elder, and Bishop.

Ordination to the Melchizedek Priesthood is directed by the bishop or branch president in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What is the purpose of ordination in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

How is priesthood authority traced in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Which of the following is an authority granted by ordination to the Aaronic Priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

What additional authority does ordination to the Melchizedek Priesthood confer, beyond the Aaronic Priesthood duties?

Which of the following is NOT an office within the Melchizedek Priesthood?

Who directs the ordination process for an office in the Melchizedek Priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Jehovah's Witnesses consider an adherent's baptism to be their ordination as a minister.

Jehovah's Witnesses assert ecclesiastical privilege for all baptized members, regardless of their specific appointment.

In the Jehovah's Witness religion, only appointed elders are permitted to officiate at a baptism, wedding, or funeral.

What do Jehovah's Witnesses consider to be an adherent's ordination as a minister?

For which individuals do Jehovah's Witnesses assert ecclesiastical privilege?

Within the Jehovah's Witness religion, who is permitted to officiate at a baptism, wedding, or funeral?

The Jewish term for rabbinical ordination is *semikhah*, meaning 'to lean upon' or 'to be authorized.'

Before the 20th century, ordained rabbis primarily functioned as pastoral counselors and community leaders.

A rabbi's presence is always necessary for the recital of *Kaddish* in Judaism.

*Semicha lehazzanut* refers to the ordination of a *hazzan* (cantor) in some Jewish religious movements.

What is the Jewish term for rabbinical ordination?

Before the 20th century, what was the primary function of ordained rabbis in Jewish communities?

Why is a rabbi's presence not always necessary for many Jewish religious purposes, such as the recital of *Kaddish*?

The Buddhist monastic community (*sangha*) tradition began with the Buddha establishing orders for monks and nuns.

The procedure of ordination in Buddhism is primarily detailed in the *Sutra* scriptures.

There are currently two intact ordination lineages in Buddhism through which one can receive ordination.

The first Mahayana ordination platform in Japan was completed in 827 CE at Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei.

*Pabbajja* is the ordination procedure for fully ordained Buddhist monks in the Theravada tradition.

Medieval Sōtō Zen developed a tradition of posthumous ordination to allow laypeople access to Zen funeral rites.

The New Kadampa Tradition's ordination system is recognized as traditional Buddhist ordination by other Buddhist organizations.

What is *Pabbajja* in the Theravada Buddhist tradition?

Which of the following Buddhist ordination lineages is NOT listed as intact today?

What was the significance of the Mahayana ordination platform completed at Enryaku-ji in Japan in 827 CE?

What was the purpose of 'posthumous ordination' in Medieval Sōtō Zen?

How does the New Kadampa Tradition's ordination system differ from traditional Buddhist ordination?

Eastern Orthodox churches have generally maintained their recognition of Anglican ordinations despite the ordination of women in some Anglican provinces.

The tradition of fully ordained nuns (*bhikkhuni/bhiksuni*) remains strong in all Buddhist traditions, including Theravada.

Pope John Paul II's *Ordinatio sacerdotalis* definitively stated that the Catholic Church has the power to ordain women.

Most Orthodox Jewish congregations permit female rabbis, reflecting evolving interpretations within the movement.

Most Abrahamic religions generally condemn homosexuality, leading to historical restrictions on the ordination of openly LGBT persons.

Buddhist ordinations of openly LGBT individuals have primarily occurred within traditional Asian Buddhist contexts.

How has the contemporary Anglican practice of ordaining women generally impacted Eastern Orthodox views on Anglican ordinations?

What is the current status of fully ordained nuns (*bhikkhuni/bhiksuni*) in Theravada Buddhism?

Which Christian denomination is mentioned as having ordained women since 1932?

What was Pope John Paul II's definitive statement in *Ordinatio sacerdotalis* regarding the ordination of women?

How does policy concerning the ordination of women differ between Orthodox and more liberal Jewish congregations?

Which Christian denomination is noted for endorsing the ordination of openly LGBT persons starting in the late 20th and early 21st centuries?

Where have Buddhist ordinations of openly LGBT novitiates most notably occurred?