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Leadership in the Roman Catholic Church Flashcards

(7 cards)

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What is the order of leadership in the Roman Catholic Church?

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Pope –> cardinals –> archbishops –> bishops –> priests - laity

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Role of the pope

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St. Peter’s successor on earth, succeeded by cardinal when dies etc.

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Role of cardinals

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Given position by pope, chief advisors on all religious matters
Elect new pope when needed

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Role of archbishop

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Head of large area of churches (4 in Ireland; one for each province)
Leader fo all bishops in province

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Role of bishop

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Religious leader of a diocese (Ireland has 26)
One of roles = to confer sacrament of confirmation
Irish bishops attend Episcopal meeting in Maynooth College, Co. Kildare, 3x yearly

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Role of priest

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Religious leader of parish

Celebrates sacraments of baptism, Eucharist, last rites, marriage & reconciliation with his people

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Role of laypeople

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Baptised members of Catholic Church
Important role at mass - e.g. read/give out Eucharist
e.g. of lay organisation in Catholic Church: SVP

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