Catholic Church Hierarchy Worksheet
Explore the structure and roles within the Catholic Church hierarchy with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 9 social studies.
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your knowledge of the Catholic Church hierarchy.
1. Who is considered the head of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome?
A Cardinal
The Pope
An Archbishop
A Priest
2. Which of the following ranks is responsible for a diocese?
Deacon
Monsignor
Bishop
Cardinal
3. A group of dioceses is known as an .
4. Priests are ordained ministers who serve a .
5. Only men can be ordained as priests in the Catholic Church.
True
False
6. Cardinals are responsible for electing the new Pope.
True
False
Match each role with its primary responsibility.
7. Pope
a. Leader of a parish
8. Bishop
b. Head of the entire Catholic Church
9. Priest
c. Oversees a diocese
10. Deacon
d. Assists priests and bishops in various ministries
11. Briefly explain the role of the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church.