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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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?
Cardinal
Pope
Archbishop
Bishop
2. What is the primary role of a priest in the Catholic Church?
Electing the Pope
Governing a diocese
Administering sacraments and leading parishes
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.
True
False
7. The Pope is infallible when speaking 'ex cathedra' on matters of faith and morals.
True
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
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