Unit 5 Vocab Flashcards
(21 cards)
archbishop
The chief shepherd of an archdiocese, who bears indirect responsibility for the smaller
neighboring dioceses within his metropolitan (i.e., provincial) territory
Apostolic Succession
The uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching and authority from the
Apostles directly to all bishops. It is accomplished through the laying on of hands when a bishop is
ordained in the Sacrament of Holy Orders as instituted by Christ. The office of bishop is permanent,
because at ordination a bishop is marked with an indelible, sacred character.
atonement
Reparation for wrongdoing or sin and reconciliation with God, accomplished for humankind
by Christ’s sacrifice.
auxiliary bishop
Assists a diocesan bishop in his responsibilities.
cardinal
A member of the college, or assembly, responsible for electing new popes. Cardinals are
appointed by the Pope.
Code of Canon Law
The name given to the official body of laws that provides good order in the visible body of the Church.
college of bishops
The assembly of bishops, headed by the Pope, that holds the teaching authority and responsibility in the Church
crozier
A ceremonial shepherd’s staff that represents the bishop’s call to care for the flock of Christ
deacon
One who is ordained for service and ministry, but not for ministerial priesthood, through the
Sacrament of Holy Orders. Deacons are ordained to assist priests and bishops in a variety of liturgical
and charitable ministries.
diaconate
The vocation and ministry of a deacon
diocese
Also known as a “particular” or “local” Church, the regional community of believers, who
commonly gather in parishes, under the leadership of a bishop. At times, a diocese is determined not on
the basis of geography but on the basis of language or rite.
diocesan bishop
The chief shepherd of a diocese.
episcopate
The position or office of a bishop.
incardinated
Placed under the authority of a particular bishop or the superior of a religious community.
Liturgy of the Hours
Also known as the Divine Office, the official, public, daily prayer of the Catholic
Church. The Divine Office provides standard prayers, Scripture readings, and reflections at regular hours
throughout the day.
Magisterium
The Church’s living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the
Pope, the Bishop of Rome.
miter
A unique, pointed hat that the bishop wears during liturgical ceremonies. It is a symbol of the
bishop’s governing authority.
presbyterate
The name given to priests as a group, especially in a diocese; based on the Greek word
presbyter which means “elder.”
providence
The guidance, material goods, and care provided by God that is sufficient to meet our
needs.
sanctify, sanctification
To make holy; sanctification is the process of becoming closer to God and
growing in holiness, taking on the righteousness of Jesus Christ with the gift of sanctifying grace.
successors
A successor is a person who succeeds, or comes after, another as office holder. Bishops,
led by the Pope, the Bishop of Rome, are the successors of the Apostles.
