Leadership in the Catholic Church Quiz

Who did Jesus say he would build his church upon as "the rock"?

• James

• Peter

• Andrew

• John

Jesus says he will give the 'keys to the kingdom of heaven' to Peter. What do those Keys symbolize?

• Wealth

• Authority

• Wisdom

• Military Strength

What role is Peter interpreted to have in the Catholic Church?

• Monk

• Deacon

• Pope

• Friar

What is apostolic succession?

• The succession of political leaders in ancient Rome
• The process of passing down genetic traits from one generation to the next
• The transfer of power from one monarch to another
• The unbroken chain of authority and tradition from the original apostles to the present bishops of the Christian Church.

What term is used to refer to the successors of the original 12 Apostles in the Catholic Church?

• Bishops

• Priests

• Deacons

• Cardinals

Who is the current Pope of the Catholic Church?

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope John Paul II

• Pope Pius X

• Pope Francis

What is the term used to refer to the area that a bishop presides over?

• Province

• Diocese

• Region

• Territory

What is the role of a bishop in the Catholic Church?

• Guide a particular part of Jesus's church

• Perform miracles

• Write religious texts

• Lead the entire worldwide church