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Deacon O Malley Chapter 18 Study Guide

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Which two (2) sacraments are known as the Sacraments at the Service of Communion or as the Sacraments of Vocation?
Holy Orders and Matrimony
What qualities do you think are important for married people to have?
Faith in God, trust, respect, loyalty, motivation, and compassion. We'll need to constantly remind ourselves of the importance of these qualities, which can help to keep a great marriage going.
What qualities do you think are important for priests to have?
The ability to listen is one quality a priest must have. A priest must also be compassionate and an example to the parish community of trying to live as Jesus did.
What lifelong commitment do husbands and wives make through the Sacrament of Matrimony?
Through Matrimony a baptized man and woman enter a lifelong commitment to live as faithful and loving partners
What do a man and woman promise each other in the Sacrament of Matrimony?
They promise to lovingly accept children as a gift from God.
How is the loving relationship between a husband and
wife like that of Christ's love for the Church?
It is because it is permanent and unconditional
What are the fruits, or results, of a couple becoming one in their service of others?
Openness to others, lifelong sacrifice, and charity, or love
When does the process of preparation for marriage in the Church normally begin?
Process begins between 6-12 months before the ceremony
Describe two (2) ways in which couples prepare to receive
the Sacrament of Matrimony?
-Most engaged couples participate in 1 or 2 day workshops
-In many parishes, small groups of engaged couples meet for an hour or two each week for four to six weeks
What is the purpose of marriage preparation?
The purpose of all preparation sessions is to introduce engaged couples to the Sacrament of Matrimony as a lifelong vocation of love
When does the Sacrament of Matrimony take place during a Mass?
After the reading of the Gospel
When does the priest pray a nuptial blessing over the couple?
After the Lord's Prayer, the priest prays a nuptial blessing over the couple
Who is the celebrant in the Sacrament of Matrimony?
Unlike the other sacraments, the celebrants of the Sacrament of Matrimony are the couple being married
What is the role of a priest or deacon in the Sacrament of Matrimony?
The priest or deacon blesses the union and acts as a witness on behalf of the Church
How are the bonds of marriage strengthened?
Prayer, receiving the Eucharist and living as disciples of Christ strengthen the bonds of marriage
How are Christian spouses fortified to help them meet the duties, challenges and difficulties of married life?
With special graces
Who are the members of the ordained ministry?
Deacons, Priests and Bishops are members of the clergy (ordained ministry)
What is another name for ordained ministers?
Clergy
Who receives the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy orders and continues the Apostles" mission of leadership and service?
Bishop
Who assists the bishops in worship, proclaiming the gospel and in serving the temporal needs of the Church community?
Deacons
Who do bishops commission to continue the ministry of the Apostles, especially in the celebration of the Eucharist and other sacraments?
Priests
What are presbyters known as?
Priests
What two (2) items does a deacon receive upon his ordination?
A diagonal stole and book of Gospels
What three (3) items does a priest receive upon his ordination?
A chalice, vertical stole, and a paten
What three items (3) does a bishop receive upon his ordination?
Mitor, ring, and pastoral staff (Crozier)
What is the difference between the stole worn by a deacon and that worn by a priest?
The Deacon receives a stole worn diagonally from the left shoulder

The Priest receives a stole worn vertically down both shoulders
What is the pointed hat worn by a bishop known as?
Miter
What is the pastoral (shepherd's) staff of a bishop called?
Crozier
The ordained ministry of the bishop is known as the?
Episcopate
The ordained ministry of the priesthood is known as the?
Presbyterate
The ordained ministry of the deacon is known as the?
DIACONATE
What vows does a deacon take upon his ordination?
Vows of obedience to his immediate bishop and modified celibacy -- no marriage if single; no remarriage if married
What does the ministry of a deacon involve?
Ministry of service; deacons proclaim the Gospel and preach, perform baptisms, preside at funeral liturgies and weddings
Generally speaking, at what age can a man become a deacon?
Single or married Catholic men between 35-60 at time of ordination
What vows does a priest take upon his ordination?
A priest takes vows of celibacy (remain unmarried), obedience (to his bishop) and, if a member of a religious order, poverty
Which sacrament does a priest lack the authority to confer?
A priest confers the sacraments, especially the Eucharist (excluding Holy Orders)
What do we mean by celibacy?
(remain unmarried)
Which of the ordained ministers can confer all of the sacraments?
a bishop
What are the three (3) roles of a bishop?
-A bishop administers all of the sacraments
-A bishop continues the Apostle's mission of leadership and service
-A bishop is the chief teacher, pastor and sanctifier of a diocese
Who was elected pope after the death of Pope John Paul II?
Pope Benedict XVI
What was his name before being elected pope?
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
When was he elected pope?
2005
In addition to his role as the head of the Catholic Church, the pope is the bishop of?
Bishop of Rome; leader of the Roman Catholic Church
Who is the present pope of the Catholic Church?
Pope Francis
Where is he from?
Argentina
What was unusual in the way that the succession of Pope Benedict XVI to the present pope occurred?
He resigned as Pope instead of being succeeded
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