can anybody share with me what is "Hierarchic" in our Catholic Church. thanks!
2007-07-22 18:21:28 · 3 answers · asked by e2pe 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In simple words, who is above who. Silly, since Jesus said that "those who would be first, let them be last".
2007-07-22 18:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God
Pope- Christ's Representative on Earth
Cardinal- traditionally vote for pope
Archbishop-in charge of more than one diocese
Bishop-In charge of diocese
Monsignor- a priest with a special title
Priest/Monk/Nun
Acolyte- like a speacial altar server
Layman
2007-07-26 20:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government of the church is a heirarchical form of government.
You go from top down:
Pope
Bishop
Priest
Deacon
Laity
2007-07-23 02:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋