Church Hierarchy

Who are the everyday members of the church.

• The Consecrated

• The Clergy

• The Laity

• God

Who are the Consecrated of the church?

• Everyday People

• Priests and Deacons

• Laity

• Nuns, sisters, brothers, monks, friars

What can the Laity of the church do? (choose all that apply)

• Say Mass

• Bring Holy Communion to shut-ins and those in the hospital

• Take vows

• Do readings

  help with the Eucharist

Are the Consecrated part of the clergy?

• Yes

• No

Can the Consecrated administer sacraments and say mass?

• yes

• no

What does a Deacon do in the Catholic Church?

• They are assistants to priests and Bishops.

• They can give the Eucharist.

Can a Deacon be married and have a job outside the Church?

• Yes

• No

Who wears a stole (a band of cloth) across his body from one shoulder , connecting to the other side?

• Priest

• Bishop

• Lay Person

• Deacon

Priests are responsible for which of the following things.

• teaching

• providing sacraments

• driving people to dentist appointments

• hearing confession

For Mass priest's wear a vestment called a:

• cape

• dress

• chasuble

• stole