Authority And Leadership Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the hierarchy of Church clergy?
- Pope
- Cardinals
- Archbishops
- Bishops
- Priests
- Deacons
- Laity
This hierarchy outlines the levels of authority and leadership within the Church.
Who is at the top of the Church hierarchy?
Pope
The Pope is the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and has the highest authority.
What is the role of Cardinals in the Church?
Advisors to the Pope and responsible for electing a new Pope
Cardinals are senior church officials and play a key role in the governance of the Church.
What is the function of an Archbishop?
Oversees an archdiocese and has authority over bishops within the region
Archbishops are responsible for maintaining the Church’s teachings and practices in their jurisdiction.
What is the primary responsibility of Bishops?
To oversee a diocese and ensure the spiritual needs of the community are met
Bishops are vital in administering sacraments and guiding priests.
What do Priests do in the Church?
Lead congregations, administer sacraments, and provide spiritual guidance
Priests are essential for daily worship and community support.
What is the role of Deacons?
Assist priests and bishops in their duties and perform certain sacraments
Deacons can preach, baptize, and assist in liturgical functions.
Fill in the blank: The _______ are the members of the Church who are not part of the clergy.
Laity
The laity play an important role in the Church community and participate in various ministries.
Write four synonyms for the word ‘Pope’.
- Pontiff
- Bishop of Rome
- Supreme Pontiff
- Holy Father
Complete the following paragraph: The current Pope of the Catholic Church is _______.
Francis
Pope Francis is the current Pope, having been elected in 2013.
Complete the following paragraph: The first Pope was _______.
Peter
Complete the following paragraph: His name also means _______.
rock
Complete the following paragraph: Jesus says ‘on this _______ I will build my _______.’
rock
Church
Complete the following paragraph: There have been _______ Popes in total.
266
As of October 2023, there have been 266 Popes in the history of the Catholic Church.
Complete the following paragraph: Catholics consider this Pope to _______.
be the successor of Saint Peter
Complete the following paragraph: Before a person is a Cardinal, they are usually a _______.
bishop
Complete the following paragraph: Cardinals elect the new _______.
Pope
The College of Cardinals is responsible for electing a new Pope during a conclave.
You cannot be older than _______ to be a Cardinal.
80
Cardinals who reach the age of 80 are no longer eligible to vote in papal elections.
What three vows does someone make when they become part of a religious community?
- Poverty
- Chastity
- Obedience
These vows are fundamental commitments in many religious orders.
List the THREE types of Religious Order.
Monks,
Nuns
Priests
What is the other Sacrament of Communion and Mission?
Eucharist
What are the 6 main things that happen in the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
- Laying on of hands
- Invocation of the Holy Spirit
- Anointing with chrism
- Presentation of the Book of the Gospels
- Receiving a ring or other symbols
- Prayer of consecration
Explain the process of electing a new Pope in five bullet points.
- Cardinals gather in conclave
- Voting occurs in secret
- Majority needed for election
- New Pope is announced to the public
- Pope chooses a papal name
What are Papal Encyclicals?
Papal Encyclicals are formal letters issued by the Pope to address issues affecting the Church and the world.
They serve to communicate the Pope’s teachings and guidance on various theological, moral, and social issues.
