WorksheetsCatholic Church Hierarchy and Roles Quiz
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
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
What did Jesus give to Peter in Matthew 16:18-19?
A fishing boat
The keys to the kingdom
A crown
Money
What do the 'keys to the kingdom' represent?
A real set of keys
Authority to lead the Church
A house in heaven
A secret code
Can the Pope get married?
Yes, anytime
Yes, but only before becoming Pope
No
Only if he's over 50
Is the Pope a bishop?
No, Pope is higher than bishop
Yes, he's the Bishop of Rome
No, he used to be a bishop
Only on Sundays
What color does the Pope wear?
Red
Purple
White
Gold
What color do Cardinals wear?
White
Purple
Red
Black
What is a Cardinal's most important job?
Baptizing babies
Electing a new Pope
Hearing confessions
Teaching in schools
Who appoints Cardinals?
The President
The bishops vote
The Pope
They apply for the job
Why do Cardinals wear red?
It looks nice
It matches the Vatican
It symbolizes willingness to die for the faith
It's the cheapest color
Do all Cardinals live in Rome?
Yes, they all live in Vatican City
No, some lead archdioceses around the world
They all live in America
Only on weekdays
Are Cardinals bishops?
No, Cardinal is a different sacrament
Yes, usually
Only if they choose to be
No, they're priests
When do Cardinals meet to elect a Pope?
Every year
Every 10 years
When the Pope dies or resigns
On Christmas
What color do Bishops wear?
Red
White
Purple/Magenta
Green
What is a diocese?
A type of prayer
A single church building
A region of churches led by a bishop
The Pope's office
What is a Bishop's main job?
Cook for the priests
Lead a diocese and ordain priests
Clean the church
Count the collection money
Who appoints Bishops?
The people vote
The priests choose
The Pope
They volunteer
Can a Bishop ordain priests?
No, only the Pope can
Yes
Only on special occasions
Only if he's been a bishop for 10 years
Can a Bishop ordain other bishops?
No, only the Pope can ordain bishops
Yes
Only in emergencies
Only with permission from Rome
Which sacrament is mainly performed by a Bishop?
Baptism
Confession
Confirmation
Marriage
Who were the first bishops?
The Pope's friends
The Apostles
Roman soldiers
Kings
What does it mean that Bishops are 'successors of the apostles'?
They live in the same houses
They have the same names
They continue the apostles' mission and authority
They fish for a living
What Bible verse talks about appointing leaders in every town?
Matthew 5:5
Titus 1:5
John 14:6
Psalm 23
Where do priests mainly work?
Hospitals
Parishes/churches
Schools only
The Vatican
Who ordains a priest?
The Pope only
Another priest
A Bishop
The people of the parish
Can a priest celebrate Mass?
No, only bishops can
Yes
Only on Sundays
Only with the Pope's permission
Can a priest hear confessions?
No, only bishops can
Yes
Only from children
Only during Lent
Can a priest ordain other priests?
Yes, anytime
No, only bishops can ordain
Yes, but only with permission
Only if he's over 50
Can priests get married in the Catholic Church?
Yes, anytime
No (with rare exceptions)
Yes, but only before ordination
Only in America
What is a priest often called?
Brother
Father
Reverend
Pastor only
What can a priest do that a deacon cannot?
Baptize babies
Consecrate the Eucharist (make it Jesus' Body and Blood)
Witness marriages
Preach at Mass
Where do men train to become priests?
College
Seminary
High school
Online classes
Can a priest anoint the sick?
No, only bishops
Yes
Only in hospitals
Only if the person is dying
Can deacons be married?
No, never
Yes, if married before ordination
Only if they're over 40
Yes, anytime
What does 'deacon' mean?
Teacher
Servant
Leader
Helper-priest
Who ordains deacons?
The Pope
A priest
A Bishop
Another deacon
Can a deacon celebrate Mass?
Yes
No, but he can assist
Only on weekdays
Only if no priest is available
Can a deacon baptize?
No, only priests can
Yes
Only in emergencies
Only babies
