ISB ~ 2 Timothy 2 v2

entrust to faithful men:Timothy is the second link in a chain of succession that stretches from the apostles of the first century to the bishops of the present day. Having received Paul’s authority and mission, he is charged with passing on both the priestly ministry and the apostolic faith to the next generation.

Timothy must transmit these traditions in the same way he received them from Paul:through public instruction, the sacramental imposition of hands, and the witness of his life (1:6, 13-14; 3:10; 1 Tim 5:22; 6:20).

• Apostolic succession takes place through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, when bishops receive and then transmit to others the fullness of their apostolic ministry. In this way, the authority that Jesus gave his apostles to preach, teach, administer the Sacraments, and govern the Church is passed on to successive generations until his glorious return (CCC 861-62, 1576).