Lesson 12 Review: The Priesthood

The priesthood is said to have Apostolic succession, which means

• bishops must be named after one of the 12 Apostles during ordination

• bishops and priests must care for the lineage of the church

• the authority to celebrate Communion was only give to the 12 Apostles and was passed down directly to bishops and priests

• the 12 apostles have a direct link to the tribe of Levi, the priestly class

The following are all true about the special priesthood except:

• act as a representative of Jesus Christ

• are infallible (cannot make mistakes)

• have the authority to celebrate Holy Eucharist

• follow Apostolic succession

The orders of the priesthood are (check all that apply):

• Monk

• Deacon

• Priest

• Bishop

The word episcopos in Greek means

• servant

• bishop

• priest

• deacon

The word presbyteros in Greek means

• servant

• bishop

• priest

• deacon

The word diakonos in Greek means

• servant

• bishop

• priest

• deacon

The role of the bishop is to

• represent us to God

• represent Christ to us

• both of the above

• neither of the above

Priests can only be ordained by bishops

• True

• False

A priest can administer all seven sacraments

• True

• False

A priest must be ordained by a bishop

• True

• False