Our Diocese
What number bishop is Bishop Neary?
10th
Who can become Sacramental Priests?
only men
What color slippers does a Pope wear? Why?
red- blood of Christ
What does diocese mean?
Dia-oikas = territory or house
What are the three levels of Ordination?
deacons, priests, and bishops
How are bishops chosen today?
The Pope anoints them
During the ordination, the bishop lays their _____ on the priest?
hands
Who is the Bishop of Rome?
The Pope
What is a deanery?
A smaller group of parishes within a diocese
True or False: Priests serve "in persona christi" and what does it mean?
True- in the person of Christ
How many churches are in the St. Cloud Diocese?
131
During the ordination, where do priests lay? Why?
on the floor - to lay down their lives for the Church
What number Pope is Pope Leo the 14th?
267th
Why does a priest wear black?
What is the primary role of deacons?
- preach/proclaim gospel
- help the priest/parish
How many priests are in our diocese?
62
What do priests get anointed during their ordination? Why?
Their hands - they are consecrated for God, to do Sacramental work, like Mass
Why do Popes change their name when elected?
new identity and adoption of their new mission. It links back to Jesus changing the Apostles' names
What Sacraments can a deacon perform?
baptism and marriage
What is the primary role of priests?
- celebrate Mass
- administer Sacraments
- shephard a parish
Who is the current bishop of St. Cloud?
Bishop Patrick Neary
During ordination, priests make what three vows?
-obedience
-celibacy (no marriage)
-pray (liturgy of the hours)
What is apostolic succession?
the unbroken line of bishops (Popes) dating back to Jesus and St. Peter
What Sacraments can a priest perform?
baptism, marriage, communion, confession, and anointing of the sick
(no holy orders or confirmation)
What is the primary job of a Bishop?
- govern diocese
- ordain priests and deacons
- teach