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THE HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH

THE HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH. SACRED STRUCTURE. The Latin word for Church is “ecclesia” which means assembly. As a visible assembly , she is composed of members as well as a hierarchy.

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THE HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH

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  1. THE HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH

  2. SACRED STRUCTURE • The Latin word for Church is “ecclesia” which means assembly. • As a visible assembly, she is composed of members as well as a hierarchy. • As an invisible assembly, the Church includes all of her members, who are united in Jesus Christ, whether on earth, in Purgatory, or in Heaven. It is a SPIRITUAL community.

  3. The Hierarchy • The New Testament writings speak of bishops, priests, and deacons. • These are referred to as “ministerial” offices. • Each of these corresponds to one of the three degrees of Holy Orders. • The Hierarchy derives its authority from Christ.

  4. The Pope • “Annuntiovobisgaudium magnum: HabemusPapam! (I announce to you with great joy: We have a pope!) Powerpoint on the election of the Pope.

  5. Roman Curia • The Roman Curia is the administrative or governing body of the Catholic Church. • The Curia consists of: • A Secretariat of State • Nine Congregations • Three Tribunals • Pontifical Councils

  6. Congregations • The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith • The Congregation for the Oriental Churches • The Congregation for Divine Worship/Sacraments • The Congregation for the Causes of Saints • The Congregation for Bishops • The Congregation for Evangelization • The Congregation for the Clergy

  7. Congregations • The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life • The Congregation for Catholic Educatio.

  8. Cardinals • College of Cardinals • Cardinal Priests – Attend not only to their own ministry but also convene to oversee matters of the Church. • Cardinal Deacons – Assist the Pope liturgically. • Cardinal Bishops – Represents the Pope in official capacities; hold curia positions.

  9. Bishops • Episkope – overseer. (Diocese or Archdiocese) • Cathedral – The official church of the local bishop. It is the seat of his authority. It is usually in the city where the diocese takes its name (i.e. Archdiocese of Baltimore, Cathedral of Mary Our Queen – Baltimore) • They can also hold Vatican positions.

  10. Priest • Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the priest fully participates in the ministerial priesthood of Christ. • Each priest acts “in persona Christi” – in the person of Christ. • Apostolic Ministry – Celebrate Mass, administer sacraments, preach, teach, counsel, administration of parishes.

  11. Priest • Diocesan – Assigned to specific diocese/bishop. Celibacy understood and expected. • Religious Order – Formation into a specific religious community (Jesuits, Dominicans). Takes vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Is assigned to ministry according to the needs of the religious community

  12. Deacon • Transitional – Ordained a deacon prior to being ordained a priest. Usually one year. • Permanent – Ordained for the permanent status of deacon. Assigned to parishes to assist the local priests. May have a wife/family and other work.

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