Authority And Leadership

Question 1

The hierachy of the Church clergy.

Answer 1

-Pope
-Cardinals
-Archbishop
-Bishop
-Priest

Question 2

What are four synoyms for the word “Pope”?

Answer 2

-Pontiff
-Papacy
-Legate
-Nuncio

Question 3

Who was the first Pope and what does his name mean?

Answer 3

Peter was the first Pope and his name means Rock.

Question 4

2 Facts about Cardinals

Answer 4

They cannot be older than 75 and they elect the new Pope.

Question 5

List three types of religious order

Answer 5

Priest, Nun and a Monk

Question 6

What three vows does someone make when they become part of a religious order?

Answer 6

Poverty, Chastity and Obedience.

Question 7

Explain the process of electing a new Pope?

Answer 7

-After the Pope dies his Fisherman ring is broken and there is 9 days of mouring.
-Someone who wants to become Pope must get at least 2/3 votes.
-If the smoke is black then they have not chosen a new Pope but if it is white they have.
-The dean of the college announces the new Pope from the balcony in St. Peters square.

Question 8

What is a Conclave?

Answer 8

It is a meeting which is to vote for a new Pope.

Question 9

Where does a Conclave take place?

Answer 9

It takes place in the Sistine chapel

Question 10

What are Papal Encyclicals?

Answer 10

A letter written by the Pope and sent to all Roman Catholic bishops, usually in order to make a statement about the official teachings of the Church.

Question 11

Name 2 Papal Encyclicals and what are their teachings.

Answer 11

-Laudato si, the common good, solidarity
-Fratelli Tutti, we all live as one family