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Catholic Church Hierarchy Worksheet

Explore the structure and roles within the Catholic Church hierarchy with this informative worksheet for grade 6.

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Catholic Church Hierarchy

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

The Catholic Church has a structured hierarchy, with different roles and responsibilities. Understanding this structure helps us to understand how the Church operates globally and locally.

Catholic Church Hierarchy Chart

1. Who is considered the head of the Catholic Church worldwide?

a

A Bishop

b

The Pope

c

A Cardinal

d

A Priest

2. Which of the following is typically in charge of a diocese?

a

A Deacon

b

The Pope

c

A Bishop

d

A Parishioner

3. The leader of a local parish is usually a  .

4. Cardinals are typically appointed by the  .

5. A Deacon's primary role is to assist the Bishop and priests.

T

True

F

False

6. All priests are also Cardinals.

T

True

F

False

7. Explain the role of a Bishop in the Catholic Church hierarchy.