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A person who is in preparation for, or who is undergoing the process of ordination, is sometimes termed an '''ordinand'''.  

A person who is in preparation for, or who is undergoing the process of ordination, is sometimes termed an '''ordinand'''.  

A person ordained as a Christian minister of religion is typically allowed to officiate at religious ceremonies, notably the [[sacrament]]s: [[Baptism]] (also called [[Christening]]), [[Holy Communion]], and—depending upon the denomination--[[Matrimony]], [[Unction]] (or Healing), and [[Penance]] (also called Reconciliation or Confession).  [[Confirmation]] (or Chrismation) and [[Holy Orders]] are considered to be sacraments in some church bodies but are often reserved for a higher authority in the church than the (ordained) [[pastor]] of a congregation.  [[Funeral]]s and other familiar church services are performed by ordained ministers, but those services are not usually considered to be sacraments. In those jurisdictions where a religious wedding ceremony can be considered an official marriage, the jurisdiction may require that the official performing the wedding be ordained (though some may only require that the official be licensed by a church or denomination).

A person ordained as a Christian minister of religion is typically allowed to officiate at religious ceremonies, notably the [[sacrament]]s: [[Baptism]] (also called [[Christening]]), [[Holy Communion]], and—depending upon the denomination--[[Matrimony]], [[Anointing of the Sick|Unction]] (or Healing), and [[Penance]] (also called Reconciliation or Confession).  [[Confirmation]] (or Chrismation) and [[Holy Orders]] are considered to be sacraments in some church bodies but are often reserved for a higher authority in the church than the (ordained) [[pastor]] of a congregation.  [[Funeral]]s and other familiar church services are performed by ordained ministers, but those services are not usually considered to be sacraments. In those jurisdictions where a religious wedding ceremony can be considered an official marriage, the jurisdiction may require that the official performing the wedding be ordained (though some may only require that the official be licensed by a church or denomination).

In some [[Protestant]] denominations, ordination services may be held for [[elder]]s and [[deacon]]s before they take the office.  As with pastors/ministers, the usual procedure is to first examine the candidate for eligibility and suitability to hold the office, then if found suitable (and the person wishes to hold the office) the service is held at a later date which is usually a time of prayer and dedication.

In some [[Protestant]] denominations, ordination services may be held for [[elder]]s and [[deacon]]s before they take the office.  As with pastors/ministers, the usual procedure is to first examine the candidate for eligibility and suitability to hold the office, then if found suitable (and the person wishes to hold the office) the service is held at a later date which is usually a time of prayer and dedication.