Rel 10 S2 U3 Ch8

What does it mean to say the Church’s leadership is hierarchical?

• It is organized in a specific ascending order.

• It is organized into a democratic society.

• It is not organized at all.

• none of the above

Which of the following is not one of the three orders, or degrees, of ordained ministry?

• deacon

• priest

• bishop

• monk

Because the family is where the faith is first taught and practiced, it can be thought of as the most basic level of the Church, sometimes called the (a)   .

• Domestic Church

• Parish

• Diocese

• Universal Church

Which of the following best describes the role of the Pope?

• He is just one of many bishops.

• He is the leader of all the bishops.

• He is the leader of the free world.

• He is the leader of Italy.

Which of the following is not one of the titles held by the Pope?

• Successor to Peter

• Bishop of Rome

• Superior-General

• Vicar of Christ

When was the principle of papal supremacy established?

• after Saint Peter’s death

• in the 1500s

• in the fourth century AD

• from the beginning of the establishment of the Church

How is a bishop supposed to use the governing authority in his diocese?

• He is free to do whatever he pleases, without any input from others.

• He should have concern not only for his own diocese but for the Church throughout the world, in a collegial relationship with the other bishops.

• He must use his authority in communion with the whole Church under the guidance of the Pope.

Which of the following best describes the responsibilities of a priest?

• With his bishop, his responsibility is to the diocese. Often he governs a specific parish community or office within the diocese.

• He is primarily a sacramental minister, especially responsible for celebrating the Eucharist and in this way making Jesus’ offering on the cross present in the world in our own time.

Which of the following steps describes the discernment process for becoming a priest?

• praying and gathering information

• talking with trusted friends and others who can give guidance

• submitting the desire to the authority of the Church, which then decides if a particular man is being called to the priesthood

Which of the following describes the role of permanent deacons in the Church?

• Although they are ordained, they live in the world and earn their living as laypeople do, and many are married with families of their own.

• They serve in the liturgy, in proclaiming the Word of God, and in performing charitable service on behalf of the Church.

• They are called to a special holiness of life.