Ordained Ministry
The unique pointed hat that is worn by a bishop for liturgical celebrations.
What is a miter?
The first priest mentioned in the Old Testament
Who is Melchizedek?
Committed to the whole nation of Israel to offer sacrifices for its sins in the Temple, but not able to bring about redemption.
Who is King Solomon?
The mediator between God and Humanity redeeming the world once and for all, taking away sin, and restoring eternal life.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Bishop, priest, and deacon
What are the three degrees of the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
The shepherd's staff of a bishop.
What is a crozier?
The Name of the Priestly Tribe of Israel
Who is Levi?
I am a group of leaders of the Church who, under the authority of the Pope, share the responsibility of caring for the entire Church.
Who is the College of Bishops?
This occured at the Last Supper when Jesus gave the Apostles the authority to continue his mission, especially through the celebration of the Sacraments
When did Jesus bring about, or institute, the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
The visible head of the particular Church or diocese to which he has been assigned as a successor to the apostles.
What is a bishop?
Referred to as the local Church, this consists of the Catholic people of an area under the leasership of a bishop.
What is a diocese?
I was chosen by the apostlles to replace Judas Iscariot after his death.
Who is Matthias?
To make Holy
What is to sanctify?
Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Holy Orders so that these would be administered in his name and in his person.
What are the Sacraments?
I am ordained to preach the Gospel, to guide the People of God, and to celebrate the liturgy of the Church (especially the Eucharist).
What is a priest?
The discipline of the Church for ordained ministers as well as religious men and women requiring that my total dedication be for Christ rather than in a married state.
What is celebacy?
The brother of Moses and the leader of the entire tribe of Levi
Who is Aaron?
The official set of rules that help to govern the Church in such matters as who can administer or receive the sacraments, what the responsibilities of bishops are, and so on.
What is the Code of Canon Law?
Jesus is our High Priest because he offered himself on the cross in this for our sins.
What is atonement?
I have a title that means "service" and am ordained to preach the Word of God, assist during the Eucharist, to help the pastor lead the parish, and to serve in many ways.
What is a deacon?
An assistant bishop to the diocesan bishop to help him in his duties.
What is an auxiliary bishop?
The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the event when the Apostles received this gift from God.
What is the power of the Holy Spirit?
I am the Church's living teaching office consisting of all bishps in communion with the Bishop of Rome, the Pope.
What is the Magisterium?
The Church's first martyr and one of the deacons ordained by the Apostles.
Who is Saint Stephen?
I am ordained as a deacon for a specific period of time on my way to being ordained a priest.
What is a transitional deacon?