Bishops
What do we call the process by which an individual is consecrated from the laity to become a part of the clergy?
Ordination
Priests are _______ with bishops to fulfill the mission entrusted to them by Christ.
co-workers
Deacons exist to be _________ of priests and bishops.
helpers or a "servant"
The word deacon is derived from the Greek word diákonos (διάκονος) which means "servant"
Members religious orders make ______ to Christ and in this way consecrate themselves to Him.
vows
The laity are all the _____members of Christ who are not a part of the _______.
baptized; not a part of the clergy (hierarchy)
What is the origin of Catholic bishops?
They are the successors of the Twelve Apostles
Bishops can be traced back all the way to the apostles who were given a special gift and mission by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
The priestly powers of a priest are dependent on whom?
The bishop
Who was one of seven ordained deacons appointed by the Apostles (hint: found in Acts 6)
Stephen, the first Christian martyr
What are the three evangelical counsels that religious men and women are called to live by?
Poverty
Chastity
Obedience
They are not required of all people, nor are they necessary conditions to attain eternal life (heaven), but that they are ways to go beyond the minimum which is required by the commandments.
By virtue of their baptism, each person of the laity shares in the ____of Christ
mission
Name the bishop of Phoenix and his auxiliary bishop (first and last names)
Auxiliary bishop Edward Nevares
Diocesan priests renounce having a spouse or children to be able to radically serve the People of God and have a deeper relationship with God.
This discipline (or practice) is called:
celibacy [for the Kingdom of Heaven]
In Matthew 19:12, Jesus affirms that eunuchs (those who have abstained from marriage) who have made themselves eunuchs did so “for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.”
Paul also upholds singleness as a means of securing an “undivided devotion” (1 Cor. 7:35) to “the things of the Lord,”
The bishop’s imposition of hands during the ordination of a deacon empowers them to:
to serve (to do ministry)
“Ministry” is from the Greek word diakoneo, meaning “to serve." In the New Testament, ministry is seen as service to God and to other people in His name.
It does not make them priests
Saint Mother Theresa founded which religious order?
Missionaries of Charity
Each person of the laity could be called to what states of life? (there are three)
Marriage and family life
Single life
Third orders and any consecrated people
Christ shared his own authority and power with His apostles. How did the apostles pass it down to their successors?
Imposition (laying on) of hands
The______is the absolute duty of priests not to disclose anything that they learn from penitents during the course of the Sacrament of Penance.
The seal of confession
Which of these is not a true about deacons?
a. They assists bishops and priests by administering the sacrament of confession
b. Pronounce the words of consecration over the bread and wine during Mass
c. They renounce having a spouse and children in order to radically serve the people of God.
c. They renounce having a spouse and children in order to radically serve the people of God.
It belongs to the laity to seek the kingdom of God by engaging in _______affairs and directing them according to God's will.
temporal
What are the two main responsibilities of a bishop?
1. The pastoral care of the particular church entrusted to them (a diocese)
2. Each bishop shares, with all other bishops, a concern and responsibility for all the churches.
List three main responsibilities of a priest discussed in class
Preach the Word
Shepherd the faithful (be a pastor)
Celebrate Mass and other sacraments.
List at least three responsibilities of a deacon discussed in class
1. Assist bishops and priests with sacraments, especially the Eucharist
2. Take communion to the sick
3. Preach the Word of God
4. Preside over funerals
5. Works of charity (visit prisoners, feed the poor, etc.)