These are the people that Jesus made the first priests, who began the process of Apostolic Succession
Who are the 12 Apostles?
This person is a "co-worker" with the bishop.
Who is a priest?
This symbolizes the deacon's ministry as minister of the Gospel, which he reads from
What is the Book of the Gospel?
The number of sacrifices that Jesus offered as high priest
What is "1"?
This person has the highest level of Holy Orders, as the pastor of a whole diocese.
Who is a bishop?
The head covering worn by the bishop
What is the mitre?
Men from this tribe were priests in the Old Testament.
Who are the Levites?
The three degrees of Holy Orders
What are deacon, priest, and bishop?
The band of cloth worn over the shoulders of the priest, signifying his authority
What is the stole?
The two types of priesthood in the Church.
What is "common priesthood" and "ministerial priesthood?"
This is when Holy Orders was instituted
What was the Last Supper?
The shepherd's staff, representing the bishop's role as pastor of the flock
What is the crosier?
The priest that met Abram, who foreshadowed Jesus
Who is Melchizedek?
The matter, form, and minister of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
Matter: the laying on of hands
Form: the prayer of the bishop
Minister: a bishop
The outer garment worn by the priest that symbolizes the yoke of Christ
What is the chasuble?