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Hierarchy of The Church

The document outlines the hierarchy of the Catholic Church including: 1) The Pope, who is the highest leader and rules similar to a king, with the College of Cardinals helping him complete his duties. 2) Cardinals who are leading bishops and participate in electing new Popes. 3) Archbishops who oversee large church regions and assist bishops. 4) Bishops who govern local regions and hold authority over priests and deacons in their area. 5) Priests who perform sacraments like communion and confessions after becoming ordained. 6) Deacons who are in training for the priesthood and can perform some sacramental duties.

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Hierarchy of The Church

The document outlines the hierarchy of the Catholic Church including: 1) The Pope, who is the highest leader and rules similar to a king, with the College of Cardinals helping him complete his duties. 2) Cardinals who are leading bishops and participate in electing new Popes. 3) Archbishops who oversee large church regions and assist bishops. 4) Bishops who govern local regions and hold authority over priests and deacons in their area. 5) Priests who perform sacraments like communion and confessions after becoming ordained. 6) Deacons who are in training for the priesthood and can perform some sacramental duties.

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Hierarchy of the

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Church ARCHBISHOP
- Archbishops are particularly important
bishops. They oversee large areas of
churches called ARCHDIOCESE
THE POPE - The title comes from the Greek word
meaning “chief”.
- The highest honour a member of the - Bishops report directly to them when
clergy can receive is to be elected as in need of assistance or guidance
the leader of the Catholic Church - The archbishop is best thought of as a
- The Pope is elected by cardinals under manager of bishops for a certain
the age of 80 years old geographical region
- The Pope rules the Catholic Church in a - The archbishop is best thought of as a
very similar way to a king would a manager of bishops for a certain
country, and he is the head of state for geographical region
the Vatican City.
- Newly elected popes much choose a BISHOPS
regnal name, many choose to honour - Bishops are ministers who hold the full
the names of previous popes. sacrament of holy orders
PAPACY: The office of the Pope The Pope - Catholics trace their origins to the time
rules the Catholic Church in a very similar of the apostles, who were endowed
way to a king would a country, and he is with a spiritual gift by the Holy Spirit at
the head of state for the Vatican City Pentecost.
- Bishops are required to be 35 years
THE ROMA CURIA (you might remember old, ordained at least five years prior
them to be Cardinals) help the Pope to and hold a doctorate in theology
complete his duties - They are believed to truly hold
expertise in canon law and sacred
scripture. They typically govern over
CARDINALS local regions known as dioceses.
- Becoming a bishop is an important
- Leading bishops and members of the moment in most clergy life, as all
College of Cardinals senior rankings hold the title bishop
- Must be below the age of 80 - Bishops reach their retirement age at
THEIR BIGGEST DUTY is participating in the 75 years old.
Papal Conclave, that is, voting for the new PRIEST
Pope.
- After graduating from being a Deacon,
The current pope, Pope Francis (Jorge Mario individuals become priests.
Bergoglio) is known for his particularly diverse - To become a priest, one must
group of cardinals. There are currently 128 undertake the Rite of Ordination
serving cardinals. Of those, Pope Francis - During the ceremony, they promise to
created 88 from 56 countries. 17 of these uphold the duties of priesthood and to
countries had never been represented in the obey his superiors.
College of Cardinals again. In 2019 Pope Francis
- Once a priest, individuals are able to
perform the ceremony of the
Eucharist, take confession and perform
Anointing of the Sick
- Priests are also able to perform Holy
Matrimony.

two types of priests: religious and diocesan

DIOCESAN
- They serve the people within their own
parish and are not required to take the
same vowels as religious priests
- Diocesan priests live on a monthly
salary and have their meals and
lodging provided for them by the
parish.
RELIGIOUS
- Religious priests, however, vow
themselves to a religious order, such
as the Jesuits.
- They wear particular religious garb and
take additional vows of poverty and
obedience.
- Typically they are not provided with a
salary and must follow the orders of
their superior.
DEACONS

- There are two types of Deacons within


the Catholic Church, but we’re going to
focus on transitional deacons
- These men are also referred to as
seminarians and are students of the
Catholic Church.
- They are generally in their last phase of
training for priesthood. They maintain
this role for twelve months.
- Deacons can practice in many similar
ways to priests. They can baptise,
witness marriages, and perform
funerals.

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