What is the difference between a Bishop, a Priest and a Deacon?

Question

I've been given a task for RE and i cannot seem to find exactly what i need! It's so annoying. I was just wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction. thanks x

Answer 1

Deacon: "Diakonos" in Greek - means "servant" - the first of the "Major Orders" - does servant-like things - calls on the sick, widowed, etc.

Priest: Presbyteros. Offers the Sacrifice of the Mass (that's what Priest's do - they "offer sacrifice") - blesses things, anoints the sick, the Priest's ministry is Sacramental.

Bishop: Episkopoi. Elder. Elected or appointed from among Priests. He is the "Chief Pastor" - the "servant of the servants of God". Bishops are "consecrated" - Priests and Deacons are "Ordained".

Answer 2

After Pentecost the young church saw a need for order, who would teach and baptize etc,so the Apostles and Disciples were the natural leaders to maintain the faith and administer the sacraments.
they in turn conferred this authority onto others and so in this way the Hierarchy of the Church( Bishops, Priests, Deacons) came about.
Bishops are the highest in holy orders and it is they alone who can create other Bishops and ordain Priests and Deacons.
the Bishop is in spiritual charge of a diocese which is an area of believers, churches and clergy.
Priests are the most common clergy the workhorses if you like of the church, they celebrate the Eucharist, preach the Gospel along with the other sacraments excluding the making of Bishops and other Priests.
Deacons can do much of the same duties as a priest but cannot celebrate the Holy Eucharist until ordained as a Priest, which is the next step for the Deacon.

Answer 3

Bishops are the direct successors of the Apostles. He is in charge of an area. The priests are considered their "co-workers." The priests see over particular parishes under a bishop. Deacons are the servers. They help proclaim the Word and help the Priests. Bishops ordain Priests and Deacons.

Answer 4

A minister is to be the wife of one living wife, That does not keep them from being a Christians, nor to be in the bride, But a ministry or Bishop, Or Deacon, they have to be the husband of one living wife, Jesus is coming back after ONLY ONE TRUE CHURCH. And not many with different idels, The bible also says to study THEM Selves to see if they be in the trueth, THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUTH. A a priests is none other a brainwasher, to try to tell the others, there is no salvatin outside of the catholic church, Which that is not true. No Priests accually did not put that they are following the Teaching of Aposle Peter, They are way off trick, Thy don't no even folow any true teachings of the Apostles

Answer 5

Calling somebody a preacher or a pastor does not necessarily imply that they are ordained clergy. A preacher is somebody who preaches the word of God. A pastor is a caregiver who tends the flock of God. Neither of these duties requires that a person must be ordained, but they are both part of the common duties of an ordained clergyman as he executes his office to care for his congregation. A deacon is a church officer who has not been ordained as a clergyman but has been appointed to a specific church office and is supposed to do specific duties. A priest, rabbi or reverend is an ordained clergyman (or woman) usually assigned to a specific congregation. Priest, Rabbi and Reverend are "titles of office." Bishops and popes are also ordained men of the cloth, but they hold a higher administrative office within the church. Bishops (who often hold the title of "Right Reverend") oversee a synod, diocese or district. A pope oversees the entire church (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Coptic Church.) .

Answer 6

He he. done that homework! Basically, bishop is in charge of several parishes, priest in charge of one and deacon helps priest. Also, bishops can do all sacraments, priests can do all except Holy Orders, and deacons can do reconciliation and anointing sick. If you need any more info email me!

Answer 7

What I want to know is what is the difference between a priest, a pastor, a parson, a minister, a rectorand a vicar?

Answer 8

if you want to know the true meaning read 1timothy chapter 3:1-13 if you want to know the meaning according to the popular religion, ask a priest because it is not the same.

Answer 9

i live in a place called BISHOP'S cleeve, Judas PRIEST are one of my favourite bands and i have seen DEACON blue in concert a couple of times but i don't think any of that really helps does it? sorry!

Answer 10

Depends on the religion.