Holy Orders
The state of being of one who has chosen to remain unmarried for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven in order to give himself entirely to God and to the service of his people
What is "celibate"?
What is a diocese?
Transitional - studying to become priests
Permanent - do not intend to become a priest; most are already married.
What are the two types of deacons?
The term used to describe God becoming man.
What is "Incarnate"?
The handing on of ecclesiastical authority from the Apostles to their successors the bishops through the laying on of hands.
What is Apostolic Succession?
By divine institution, this person succeeds the Apostles through the Holy Spirit who is given to him. He is constituted a Pastor in the Church, to be the teacher of doctrine, the priest of sacred worship, and the minister of governance.
Who is a bishop?
The participation in the priesthood of Christ, which all of the faithful share through Baptism.
What is the common priesthood of the faithful?
In Greek the word for _______ is where we get the term deacon from.
What is the name used to identify that Mary was born without original sin?
What is: the "Immaculate Conception"?
From the Greek for "one sent forth" this refers to the Twelve chosen by Jesus during the course of his public ministry to be his closest followers
Who are the Apostles?
What three episodes in the Gospels tells us that Jesus instituted the priesthood and the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
1) At the Last Supper, when Jesus told the Twelve to "Do this in memory of Me."
2) When Jesus told the Twelve that He would send the Holy Spirit to give them the spirit/power to forgive sins.
3) When Jesus instructed the apostles to go to all the nations teaching and baptizing.
All bishops collectively in communion with the pope.
What is the Episcopal college?
A deacon is one who has been ordained (for the purpose of ministry and service) into _______
What is the term used to identify the first part of the Mass during which the readings and psalms for the day are read?
The sacrament of apostolic ministry by which the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles continues to be exercised in the Church through the laying on of hands, which leaves a sacramental character/mark on the soul.
What the sacrament of Holy Orders?
A member of a special college that elects the pope. this person is available to the pope to deal with issues of major importance or the daily care of the Church
Who is a cardinal?
The participation in the priesthood of Christ, which all of the faithful share through Baptism.
What is the common priesthood of the faithful?
If a married deacon is widowed, he is not allowed to..
What is: get married again?
People go into many different professions, but when someone chooses an occupation to which God calls the individual to full-time service to Him or His people, we refer to this as...
What is a: Vocation?
In the OT this was a man of the tribe of Levi.
Who is a priest?
One of their responsibilities for bishop, priest and deacon is the distribution of Holy Communion, both during the Mass and to those who are unable to attend due to illness or other circumstances
What is: Obedience?
Deacons can perform baptisms, can witness at marriages that are outside a Mass, preside over funeral services and burials that are outside a Mass, but within a Mass, they can assist the priest, help distribute communion, and do one other thing in the course of Mass
What is deliver the homily?
What is : Transubstantiation?
Marriage and Holy Orders
What are the two sacraments of service?