Catholic Church Hierarchy and Roles Quiz

What is the Sacrament that creates priests, bishops, and deacons?

• Holy Communion

• Holy Orders

• Confirmation

• Matrimony

Who can receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

• Only married men

• Only baptized men

• Anyone who is baptized

• Only women

What does 'hierarchy' mean?

• A type of church building

• A system of ranking/levels of authority

• A prayer book

• A religious holiday

List the five levels of Church hierarchy from top to bottom:

• Deacon, Priest, Bishop, Cardinal, Pope

• Pope, Cardinal, Bishop, Priest, Deacon

• Priest, Deacon, Bishop, Pope, Cardinal

• Cardinal, Pope, Bishop, Deacon, Priest

What does 'laying on of hands' mean?

• Clapping during Mass

• A bishop physically touching someone's head during ordination

• Shaking hands at the sign of peace

• Praying with hands folded

What is the Pope's official title?

• King of Catholics

• Bishop of Rome

• Holy Father of the World

• Archbishop of Vatican

Who was the first Pope?

• Paul

• Jesus

• Peter

• John

Where does the Pope live?

• Jerusalem

• New York

• Vatican City

• Washington DC

What is one thing the Pope does?

• Leads the entire Catholic Church

• Runs every parish

• Teaches math classes

• Only prays all day

Who elects a new Pope?

• All Catholics vote

• The Cardinals

• The President

• The previous Pope's family