Signs and Symbols
Prayerful Priests
Delightful Deacons
Blessed Bishops
Holy Orders
100
This object, which is often used by shepherds herding sheep, symbolizes the bishop's duty to care for and watch over the Church.
What is a pastoral staff?
100
There are two kinds of priests: religious priests and ____________ priests.
Who are diocesan priests?
100
Deacons are __________ men who are not priests but are ordained by their bishops to the work of service for the Church.
What is baptized?
100
Bishops are considered to successors of these individuals.
Who are the Apostles?
100
Holy Orders is a Sacrament of ________.
What is vocation?
200
The object, worn on the bishop's hand, that acts as a sign of faithfulness to Christ and the Church.
What is a ring?
200
These are the local communities in which priests often serve.
What are parishes?
200
Deacons may baptize new members of the Church as well preside at burials and witness _______.
What are marriages?
200
This is the name of the local community of Christian faithful consisting of parishes and schools that bishops lead.
What is a diocese?
200
In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, individuals become _______ ministers.
What is ordained?
300
This "cup" is given to a priest, a sign that he may now celebrate the Eucharist.
What is a chalice?
300
This is the title given to the leading priest of a parish.
What is Pastor?
300
Deacons may deliver this message, often given following the reading of the Gospel.
What is the Homily?
300
This is the title given to the Bishop of Rome.
What is Pope?
300
Those individuals who become bishops are _______ with oil upon their foreheads during the ceremony.
What is anointed?
400
This scarf-like garment is worn by deacons and priests as a sign of their ministry.
What is a stole?
400
This is the title given to a priest of high rank.
What is Monsignor?
400
Like bishops and priests, deacons are called to the ________ of service.
What is ministry?
400
What is the title given to bishops who are called to be senior leaders of the Church?
What is Cardinal?
400
This act occurs during the ceremony, in which bishops give priests a helping "hand."
What is the laying on of hands?
500
This is the name of the pointed hat that bishops wear as a sign of their office.
What is a miter?
500
Name one of the various positions that priests can serve in (other than pastor).
What is missionary, teacher, doctor, writer, etc.
500
New deacons are given the ________________________ as a sign of the deacon's role in preaching the Good News.
What is the Book of the Gospels?
500
In what role did Peter serve following Jesus' death and resurrection?
What is the first Bishop of Rome?
500
The bishops prays the Prayer of ___________ following the laying on of hands in the Holy Orders ceremony.
What is Consecration?