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Hierarchy of the Church

Hierarchy of the Church. Church Hierarchy. Hierarchy – Church leaders and institutions are organized in a specific order. All members are equal in dignity, but each is called to a different role in building up Body of Christ Three orders of ordained ministry Bishop, Priest, & Deacon

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Hierarchy of the Church

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  1. Hierarchy of the Church

  2. Church Hierarchy • Hierarchy – Church leaders and institutions are organized in a specific order. • All members are equal in dignity, but each is called to a different role in building up Body of Christ • Three orders of ordained ministry • Bishop, Priest, & Deacon • Set up by Christ to: • Govern, Teach, & Provide pastoral care

  3. Orders of ordained ministry • Bishops • Successor to the Apostles through Holy Orders • Symbol of unity with whole Church • Priest • In Persona Christi • Represents Christ to the community, especially at Mass • Shares in the responsibilities of the Bishop • Deacon • Diakoinia (service) • Commissioned to serve the Church through reception of Holy Orders

  4. Signs of the Times • Looking at particular circumstances of life and interpreting them in light of Apostolic Tradition (Scripture & Tradition). • Staying true to the Gospel and applying its message to issues of each generation • Answer questions in a way people understand. • Examples: • International conflicts, health care reform, economic justice, technology.

  5. Engaging Culture • Dialog with culture to speak to the needs of people. • Transform culture to conform with the Gospel message. • Culture of life vs. culture of death. • Right & responsibility to bring Christian values to social, political, and economic issues. • Fundamental value is the dignity of every human life.

  6. Magisterium • Official teaching authority of the Church • Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture, and the Magisterium are closely connected – three pillars of Truth • Pillars of Doctrine (official, authoritative teaching of the Church based on Revelation) • Profession of faith (Creed) • Sacraments of faith • Life of faith (Commandments) • Prayer of the believer (Lord’s Prayer)

  7. Indefectible and Infallible • Indefectible – incorruptible • Church established by Jesus will remain faithful to Christ’s teachings until the end of history • Infallible – without error • Protected from fundamental error when teaching on a matter of faith and morals • Papal authority (ex cathedra) – specific circumstances • Ecumenical councils in agreement with the Pope • Ex cathedra Infallible statements • Immaculate conception • Assumption of Mary

  8. Hierarchy of Truth • Some truths are more fundamental • Dogma – Central Church Teaching; highest authority of teaching • Trinity, Incarnation, Sacraments • Doctrine – Official teaching based on Revelation • Teachings on faith and morals – goodness of life • Discipline – Church practice to aid our holiness • No meat on Fridays

  9. Review for Friday’s Quiz • Evangelization • Situations of Evangelization • Context of New Evangelization • Types of Religious Orders • Communion of Saints • Saints as models and intercessors • Hierarchy and orders of ordained ministry • Reading signs of times & engaging culture • Infallibility & indefectibility • Hierarchy of Truth

  10. Relativism • Relativism • Truth depends on a person’s opinion or viewpoint. • Basic premise – there is no absolute truth. • Does Relativism create or harm community?

  11. Relativism & Truth • “There is no absolute truth” is an absolute statement. • This is contradictive, so relativism is not true • If two viewpoints contradict, one must be true, one false • Judgment, Reincarnation, or nothing after death? • “If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself. ” • St. Augustine

  12. Does Relativism create or harm community? • Community pulls us outward, seeking common good • Common search for truth, goodness, beauty unite us • Relativism tolerates the other, but is focused on self over community • If self is authority, how can anything be wrong?

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