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Teaching, Preaching

Ministry of the Word:    Serving the Church by proclaiming the Gospel and other parts of the Liturgy that are not the Consecration of the Eucharist or the giving of benedictions/blessings. Deacons preach homilies/sermons, and teach the Faith anywhere and always. TACA always welcomes teachers and givers of glowing sermons, upright men who exemplify the doing of the Word (Acts 1:22).

Liturgy, Baptisms

Ministry of the Liturgy & Sacraments:   Assisting priests at the altar, administering Baptism (by pastoral permission or in an emergency), witnessing marriages, and presiding at wakes and funeral services (although only priests/bishops can execute a Eucharistic Liturgy).

Charitable Works

Ministry of Charity:    Attending to the human, physical, and spiritual needs of the poor, the marginalized, and the broader community, deacons can lead twofold actions to relieve Poverty of the Body or Soul, while confessing to the needy that all true gifts, in-kind and spiritual, commute to the body and heart through the Blood of Christ.

BIBLICAL BASIS OF THE PERMANENT DIACONATE

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The New Testament substantiates the office of the diaconate (deacons) through several key passages that outline its origin, qualifications, and duties.

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ORIGIN OF THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
Acts 6:1–6: The Apostles appoint seven men to handle food distribution, establishing the model for deacons as servants who manage practical needs so pastors can focus on prayer and preaching.

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS
1 Timothy 3:8–10: Deacons must be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They first must be tested.
1 Timothy 3:11: Leaders list specific moral qualifications for the wives of deacons or female deacons (deaconesses).
1 Timothy 3:12–13: Deacons must be faithful in marriage and manage their children and households well.

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RECOGNITION AS AN ESTABLISHED OFFICE
Philippians 1:1: Paul addresses the church in Philippi specifically “together with the overseers (elders) and deacons,” proving it was a recognized official rank.
Romans 16:1: Paul commends Phoebe, describing her as a servant of the Church, to describe her role in the church at Cenchreae.

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