Priesthood
Holy Orders
Symbols of Service
100

These are the people that Jesus made the first priests, who began the process of Apostolic Succession

Who are the 12 Apostles?

100

This person is a "co-worker" with the bishop.

Who is a priest?

100

This symbolizes the deacon's ministry as minister of the Gospel, which he reads from

What is the Book of the Gospel?

200

The number of sacrifices that Jesus offered as high priest

What is "1"?

200

This person has the highest level of Holy Orders, as the pastor of a whole diocese.

Who is a bishop?

200

The head covering worn by the bishop

What is the mitre?

300

Men from this tribe were priests in the Old Testament.

Who are the Levites?

300

The three degrees of Holy Orders

What are deacon, priest, and bishop?

300

The band of cloth worn over the shoulders of the priest, signifying his authority

What is the stole?

400

The two types of priesthood in the Church.

What is "common priesthood" and "ministerial priesthood?"

400

This is when Holy Orders was instituted

What was the Last Supper?

400

The shepherd's staff, representing the bishop's role as pastor of the flock

What is the crosier?

500

The priest that met Abram, who foreshadowed Jesus

Who is Melchizedek?

500

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

500

The outer garment worn by the priest that symbolizes the yoke of Christ

What is the chasuble?