2007-08-23 11:05:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Episkipos (Bishops), Presbyteros (Priests) and Diakonos (Deacons)
The minor Orders were Subdeacon, Reader, Porter, Acolyte and Exorcist
2007-08-23 11:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hierarchy of ordained ministers in the Catholic Church mirrors how Jesus and the Apostles set up the original Christian Church.
There are three levels of Holy Orders, Deacon, Priest, and Bishop.
Bishops are the Apostles of today. Each one leads a diocese. Special types of bishop are archbishop, cardinal, and pope (who leads the whole Church).
Priests are co-workers of the bishops and can lead a parish. A special title for a priest is monsignor. Priests are called presbyters in the Bible.
Deacons assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt3.htm#iii
With love in Christ.
2007-08-24 16:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are deacons (permanent deacons and transitional deacons who later become priests), priests, and bishops.
The pope is the Bishop of Rome. Cardinals are bishops.
2007-08-23 11:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by lawlzlawlzduck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deacon, Priest and Bishop, I think.
2007-08-23 11:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
scranton?
2007-08-23 11:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋