The Rite of Ordination is what makes one a priest, having already been a deacon and with the minister of Holy Orders being a validly ordained bishop. The Rite of Ordination occurs within the context of Holy Mass.

What does ordained a priest mean?

Ordained is an adjective that means having gained official status as a priest, minister, or other religious authority through a sanctioned process. Ordained is also the past tense of the verb ordain, meaning to invest someone with such authority.

What do you call a priest before he is ordained?

One who is in preparation for, or who is undergoing the process of ordination is sometimes called an ordinand. The liturgy used at an ordination is sometimes referred to as an ordination.