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WorksheetsUnit IV Holy Orders
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 48mins
According to 'The Biblical Roots of Holy Orders', sacrifices offered to God were to be expressions of:
Adoration, gratitude, and communion
Wealth and power
Fear and punishment
Silence and solitude
Who performed sacrifices on behalf of the people according to 'The Biblical Roots of Holy Orders'?
Kings
Prophets
Priests
Judges
Melchizedek is the first ______ mentioned in the Old Testament (Genesis).
priest
king
prophet
judge
According to 'The Biblical Roots of Holy Orders', Moses's brother Aaron and the tribe of Levi were called to be God's priests in liturgical worship in which book of the Bible?
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
King Solomon built the original Temple of Jerusalem to give sacrifices and offerings to whom?
God
King David
Moses
The Israelites
The Israelites, as God's Chosen People, were called to be a ______ nation.
priestly
warrior
merchant
royal
The Old Testament's ordained ministry was a sort of prototype for the one Jesus would establish through whom?
the Apostles
the Pharisees
the Prophets
the Kings
The rites of ordination for bishops, priests, and deacons reference which priesthood?
Old Testament priesthood
New Testament priesthood
Aaronic priesthood
Melchizedek priesthood
Jesus Christ is the perfect fulfillment of the OT priesthood because:
He offered Himself as the ultimate sacrifice, once for all.
He was born in Jerusalem like all priests.
He followed all the rituals of the OT priests exactly.
He only served as a priest for a short time.
Jesus Christ offers himself to atone for the ______ of humanity.
sins
joys
hopes
fears
Jesus Christ established the ______ in memory of the Paschal Mystery.
Eucharist
Baptism
Confession
Confirmation
The Eucharist was foreshadowed by Melchizedek’s offering of ______ and ______.
bread and wine
oil and incense
fish and honey
water and salt
Jesus Christ continues to ______ for us.
intercede
judge
ignore
punish
True or False: The sacrifices of OT priests were permanent.
True
False
According to the passage, what were the Apostles supposed to do after Christ's ascension?
Stop preaching
Continue the ministry and spread the Good News
Travel to Rome
Write new scriptures
What is the 'Great Commission' as described in the passage?
A command to build churches
A mandate to make disciples of all nations and baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
A rule to fast every week
A law to follow the Ten Commandments
The Apostles were to continue to spread the ______ and administer the Sacraments in Christ’s name.
Good News
Old Testament
Laws of Moses
Traditions of the Elders
According to Matthew 28:19-20, the Apostles are commanded to:
Preach to all nations and baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Build churches in every city
Write down all their experiences
Perform miracles in every land
According to the image titled 'The Apostles received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost', what was the central gift received by the Apostles?
Tongues
Courage
The Holy Spirit
Wisdom and Understanding
According to the image titled 'The Apostles received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost', what did the gift of 'Tongues' enable the Apostles to do?
Perform miracles
Speak new languages to proclaim Jesus to new lands
Gain wisdom
Overcome fear
According to the image titled 'The Apostles received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost', which gift helped the Apostles overcome the fear of persecution and death?
Wisdom and Understanding
Courage
Tongues
Power to perform miracles
According to the image titled 'The Apostles received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost', the gift of Wisdom and Understanding enabled the Apostles to _________.
understand Jesus’ teachings and the Scriptures, enabling them to authentically interpret and explain the faith
perform miracles and heal the sick without any guidance
predict the future events with absolute certainty
travel to distant lands instantly
According to the image titled 'The Apostles received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost', what did the power to perform miracles in His name enable people to do?
This ability enabled people to recognize the Apostles’ divine mission.
This ability enabled people to become wealthy.
This ability enabled people to travel to distant lands instantly.
This ability enabled people to speak every language fluently.
What does the term 'Successor' mean according to the passage?
Someone who comes before another
Someone who comes after another
Someone who leads a group
Someone who teaches others
Who is considered the successor of St. Peter, the first pope?
The Bishop of Rome
The Pope
Paul
The Holy Spirit
The apostles chose their successors with guidance from the Holy Spirit because:
They wanted to ensure leadership was divinely guided.
They needed to fill empty positions quickly.
They were required to follow Roman law.
They wanted to avoid making decisions themselves.
The Pope is the Successor of ________ (the first pope).
St. Peter
St. Paul
St. John
St. Matthew
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Peter was chosen?
Recognized Christ’s divine identity
Was the Bishop of Rome
Was the 'rock' upon which Christ would build his church
Was the first Christian martyr
Rome was significant in early Christianity according to the passage because:
It was the center of the Roman Empire and became a major hub for Christian activity.
It was the birthplace of Jesus.
It was the first city to convert to Christianity.
It was the location of the first Christian church.
What is the call to spread the Good News to ALL NATIONS referred to as?
To teach
To gather
To celebrate
To rest
What is the official teaching authority of the Church called?
Magisterium
Catechism
Synod
Sacrament
What does the Magisterium do?
Protects and passes down the authentic teachings of the Church Christ established, includes the bishops in communion with the successor of Peter.
Organizes church festivals and social events.
Manages the financial assets of the Church.
Writes new scriptures for the Church.
What is the body of laws written by the Church to govern the life of the Church called?
Canon Law
Civil Law
Common Law
Natural Law
Who are responsible for the well being of the consecrated persons in their dioceses and their community?
The bishops
The priests
The lay people
The deacons
To sanctify means:
To make holy.
To make dirty.
To make ordinary.
To make weak.
Who provides for the sanctification of their people through the sacraments, especially the holy sacrifice of the mass (the Eucharist)?
Bishops and Priests
Deacons and Lay Ministers
Monks and Nuns
Church Choir Members
The vocation of the bishop is to act as a ________, guiding and protecting the members of his flock.
shepherd
teacher
judge
warrior
Who chooses the bishop?
The congregation
The Pope
The government
The council
Bishops are members of the ________.
episcopate
presbytery
diaconate
congregation
Bishops must oversee the function of all parishes, schools, and charitable outreach programs in his ________.
diocese
province
district
region
Only Bishops receive the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders.
True
False
Apostolic Succession is the __________.
The uninterrupted authority and power Jesus gave to his apostles which is passed down to all bishops through the sacrament of Holy Orders.
The tradition of celebrating Easter every year in the church.
The process of selecting new popes through voting.
The belief that saints can perform miracles after death.
College of bishops is the assembly of all bishops, headed by the pope, that holds the teaching authority and responsibility in the church.
The assembly of all bishops, headed by the pope, that holds the teaching authority and responsibility in the church.
A group of priests who manage church finances.
A council of cardinals who elect the pope.
A committee of laypeople overseeing church activities.
Episcopate is the position or office of a bishop.
The position or office of a bishop.
The position or office of a priest.
The position or office of a cardinal.
The position or office of a deacon.
Diocese is also known as a
particular or local church, or an eparchy
parish council
cathedral chapter
monastic order
What does the bishop's ring symbolize?
A sign of his fidelity to the Church
A symbol of his authority over priests
A mark of his wealth and status
A token of his academic achievements
What is the name of the two-pointed hat worn by a bishop that represents his authority to teach and govern?
Mitre
Tiara
Beret
Crown
What does the crosier symbolize in the bishop's authority?
A shepherd’s hook which symbolizes his role to shepherd Christ's flock
A sword which symbolizes his power to defend the faith
A book which symbolizes his knowledge and wisdom
A crown which symbolizes his royal status
What is the significance of the pectoral cross worn by the bishop?
It signifies that his life and work are centered on Christ
It represents the bishop's authority over the church
It is a symbol of wealth and status
It is worn for decorative purposes only
Refer to the image of the bishop. Which symbol is he holding in his right hand?
Ring
Mitre
Crosier
Pectoral Cross
Who are members of the presbyterate?
Priests
Bishops
Deacons
Lay people
A body of priests is under the authority of whom?
Pope
Bishop
Deacon
Pastor
Only a ______ can be a pastor in a parish.
priest
deacon
bishop
layperson
Which of the following is NOT a role of a priest in helping the bishop's task of governing?
Serves in a parish
Takes on administrative duties
Gives moral guidance
Leads the choir
What is a special focus of a priest?
Ministry of the Word
Ministry of the Sacraments
Both A and B
None of the above
Which sacraments are priests especially involved in?
Baptism, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, and Confirmation in certain circumstances
Marriage, Holy Orders, Baptism, Eucharist
Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Penance
Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders
For those called into priesthood, there are two paths to choose from. Which of the following is NOT one of the two paths?
The diocesan priesthood
Priesthood as part of a religious community
Lay ministry
Both A and B
What vows do diocesan priests make?
Poverty, chastity, and obedience
Obey their bishops, pray the Liturgy of the Hours, and remain chaste
Evangelical counsels
None of the above
Priests who belong to a religious order (such as Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits) take vows of ________, chastity, and obedience. These are called the evangelical counsels.
poverty
charity
silence
humility
What are the vows called that religious order priests take?
Evangelical counsels
Sacramental rites
Canonical decrees
Liturgical promises
Doctrinal affirmations
The special focus of a priest is to give moral guidance.
True
False
A priest has the authority to administer all seven Sacraments.
True
False
A priest can either be a parish priest or part of a religious order.
True
False
A priest is a member of the:
Diaconate
Presbyterate
Episcopate
Who was one of the original seven deacons ordained by the twelve Apostles?
Saint Stephen
Saint Peter
Saint Paul
Saint John
Deacons are ordained to serve whom in ministry to the People of God?
Bishops and priests
Lay ministers
Religious sisters
Church council members
What is the special focus of ministry for deacons?
Charitable service
Preaching sermons
Leading worship music
Administering sacraments
Which of the following is NOT a role of a deacon?
Minister of Baptism
Assists at the Eucharist
Proclaims Gospel and preaches homilies
Can preside at weddings (if outside of Mass)
Deacons can preside at funerals if outside of Mass.
True
False
List two ways deacons assist in the celebration of divine mysteries.
Minister of Baptism, Assists at the Eucharist
Preach only on Sundays, Lead the choir
Administer Confirmation, Hear Confessions
Organize church finances, Decorate the altar
True or False: The main ministry of deacons is preaching homilies.
True
False
What sacrament do deacons assist at and bless?
Marriages
Baptisms
Ordinations
Confessions
Based on the image, what liturgical vestment do deacons wear during ceremonies?
White robe with a red stole (diagonal sash)
Black cassock with white surplice
Green chasuble with gold trim
Blue cope with silver embroidery
What is a transitional deacon?
A man ordained as a deacon before becoming a priest, serving up to a year
A man ordained as a deacon for life
A man who is never ordained as a priest
A man who can remarry after being widowed
Candidates for priesthood are required to be ordained first as _________
deacons
bishops
priests
acolytes
Men called to be deacons but not priests could be ordained for permanent ministry as a deacon.
True
False
What is a permanent deacon?
A man ordained as a deacon for life
A man ordained as a deacon before becoming a priest
A man who can remarry after being widowed
A man who is never ordained as a deacon
If a married permanent deacon is widowed, can he remarry?
Yes
No
What does the word 'formation' mean in the context of preparing for the priesthood?
The process of coming to a richer, deeper understanding and living out of one's faith.
A ceremony held to ordain new priests.
The act of memorizing religious texts.
A specific prayer recited daily by priests.
A future priest receives his earliest formation at _________.
home
church
seminary
school
What do boys learn from witnessing their parents' self-sacrificial, committed, and faithful love for each other?
The importance of wealth
The same kind of love needed to stay faithful to a priestly vocation
How to prepare for holy orders
The value of independence
A ______ is a special school established for the formation of priests (and sometimes for permanent deacons).
Seminary
Monastery
Cathedral
Convent
The vocation to ordained life is always a personal call from God but must also be confirmed by the _______.
church
family
community
government
Who were called by Christ to become his apostles and are called to Ordained Life?
Only baptized men
Only baptized women
Both men and women
Only children
The church has the authority to ordain women because Christ gave the church the power to do so.
True
False
As Christ is bridegroom, the whole Church is called to embody his bride by being ______ and fruitful.
receptive
aggressive
silent
distant
God’s incarnation is male. As the Son of God, Christ’s ______ matters.
maleness
height
age
wealth
Sacraments work by signifying; the key work of the priest is to be in persona Christi capitis (in the person of Christ the head), who is ______.
male
divine
holy
eternal
The ordained priesthood is an __________ gift from God.
underserved
earned
temporary
conditional
The church considers women as having their own unique _______ and _______ as members of the body of Christ.
mission; vocation
role; authority
purpose; power
status; influence
Which of the following is NOT listed as a unique mission or vocation for women in the church?
Devotion to Christ
Called to spiritual and physical motherhood
Vessels of God's mercy and love
Ordained priesthood
Women are called to spiritual and physical __________.
motherhood
leadership
warfare
priesthood
Women are vessels of God's _______ and _______.
mercy; love
wrath; anger
power; strength
judgment; justice
One necessary personal quality is to have an age-appropriate degree for personal Regulating ________.
maturity
wealth
appearance
popularity
A necessary personal quality is the ability to relate/be around others, have balanced relationships with men/women of all ages, must set priorities and understand the consequences of various actions, and also take responsibility for ______/actions.
decision
emotion
appearance
location
A necessary personal quality is to have God's presence, prayer life, and desire to speak about _______.
faith
money
sports
politics
