What is the major and minor orders of catholic?

In the Catholic Church, the major orders consist of the sacraments of Holy Orders, which include the priesthood and the diaconate. Major orders involve the full commitment to serve the Church through teaching, preaching, and administering the sacraments. Minor orders, though no longer formally conferred in the Latin Rite, historically included roles such as acolyte and lector, which involved assisting in liturgical functions and proclaiming the Word of God. Today, the focus is primarily on the major orders of deacon, priest, and bishop.