• In Catholicism, priests are viewed as mediators between God and man.religion image by Katrina Miller from Fotolia.com
  
  The process of ordination differs given an individual's denomination and religious preferences. Religions including Buddhism, Christianity and Judaism have different ceremonies and rites that individuals experience as they complete the ordination procedure. Ordained individuals are able to partake in religious ceremonies and rites, acting as clergy, rabbis or monks for their given religion.
  
  

Buddhism

• Robes are viewed as necessary articles within the Buddhist religion.buddhist monk image by Melissa Schalke from Fotolia.com
  
  The ordination procedure for Buddhism begins with the candidate's formal request addressed to a senior monk. This is called a novice ordination request. Once accepted, the candidate takes part in a ceremony where passages are read by both the candidate and senior monk, and robes are presented signifying acceptance. The candidate must shave his head and receive and accept the training rules set forth by the senior monk. Higher ordinations within Buddhism require that the candidate have a "preceptor," usually a senior monk, to sponsor him throughout the ordination procedure. Higher ordinations require the candidate to answer a series of questions presented by the teacher. The candidate then receives a set of robes signifying acceptance.
  
  

Catholicism

• Catholic priests perform marriages and other ceremonies related to the sacraments.priest and bible image by Lars Christensen from Fotolia.com
  
  According to Catholic Online, "the priesthood is ordained in the first place for the offering of sacrifice and therefore for the solemnization of the Church's formal worship." Catholic priests are able to administer Holy Mass, communion and confession within the church. Candidates must complete the Sacraments of the Holy Orders, which include baptism, penance and the eucharist. During this process, the candidate works with a priest, and a formal ceremony concludes the ordination process. Many candidates choose instruction and guidance through the ordination process in a seminary setting.
  
  

American Baptist

• The American Baptist church highly views the "call of God" during the ordination process.church image by pearlguy from Fotolia.com
  
  Ordination in the Baptist sect is connected to the type of service the candidate wishes to focus on. Types of service include home visitation and involvement in children's ministries. According to Great Rivers Region, a branch of the American Baptist Church, "A church chooses to ordain a person because they have discerned evidence of a godly call, have witnessed gifts of ministry, have seen satisfactory preparation for ministry, and accept the candidate to minister among them." Candidates must submit documents pertaining to their desire to become ordained. These documents are received by the Council on Ministerial Standing and Ordination. The candidate then selects a sponsor and meets with the council for an interview. The council makes a recommendation based upon the interview, and the candidate is then asked to meet with the Examination Council. This council makes the final recommendation based upon their findings. The American Baptist ordination ceremony takes place at the candidate's church.
  
  

OMJRA Rabbinic and Pastorial Ordinations

• Rabbi ordination candidates believe there is one law for all followers of the God of Israel.ezra- jewish youth movement image by popi from Fotolia.com
  
  Candidates for OMJRA Rabbinic Ordination must have either a direct lineage to Judaism or have formally converted to the religion. Appropriate training is necessary to become ordained, which includes studying, observation and sharing the vision of the deeds set forth in the Torah, or holy book. Pastorial Ordination candidates do not need to be of Jewish lineage, but they must embrace the 10 commandments and have belief and faith in the Jewish religion. The ordination process for both types of rabbis takes place either in a seminary setting or through working with a senior rabbi. All candidates must complete a Statement of Faith.