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Catholic Church Hierarchy Worksheet

Explore the structure and roles within the Catholic Church hierarchy with this Grade 8 social studies worksheet.

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Catholic Church Hierarchy

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about the structure of the Catholic Church.

1. Who is considered the head of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome?

a

Cardinal

b

Pope

c

Archbishop

d

Bishop

2. What is the primary role of a priest in the Catholic Church?

a

Electing the Pope

b

Governing a diocese

c

Administering sacraments and leading parishes

d

Serving as an advisor to the Pope

3. A group of cardinals responsible for electing a new Pope is called the  .

4. A bishop typically oversees a specific geographical area known as a  .

5. Explain the difference between a diocese and an archdiocese.

6. Deacons are ordained ministers who can perform all the same sacraments as priests.

T

True

F

False

7. The Pope is infallible when speaking 'ex cathedra' on matters of faith and morals.

T

True

F

False

Match each title with its correct description.

8. Pope

 

a. Leader of a parish

9. Cardinal

 

b. Successor of St. Peter

10. Bishop

 

c. Oversees a diocese

11. Priest

 

d. Appointed to assist the Pope and elect new Popes