The Lived Mission of the Church Section 4 The Lived Mission of the Church

The Leadership structure of the church Section 4, Part 1: The Leadership structure of the church

Introduction Organizations need clear & well defined leadership Church leadership through a visible, hierarchical structure Primarily? composed of the clergy Pope & bishops are assisted by priests & deacons Single leader emphasizes unity Sanctify, teach, & govern by grace of Holy Orders Confers power, authority, & character (presence) Own diocese but also universal welfare & service 5 articles (A. 39) -- The Church & Hierarchy (A. 40) -- The Pope: Visible Head of the Church (A. 41) -- The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy (A. 42) -- The Priesthood (A. 43) -- The Diaconate

Article 39: The Church & Hierarchy Church is composed of two groups—H. & L. Define hierarchy & hierarchical Who makes up the hierarchy & why—cathedra Why is hierarchy necessary Who is the most important Church member—clericalism Hierarchy as divine service—Mk. 10 & Gregory I (590-604) Organizing people & things for the sake of the mission Holy Spirit Holy See (sancta sedes) of the pope & the Roman Curia—1/9/3/11/7 (Arch-)diocese of the bishop & his local curia—2800+/194 Parish of the priest/deacon Domestic Church of the family Personally connecting to the Church hierarchy at all levels

You Tube Videos: The Church & Hierarchy Roman Catholic Hierarchy Why Hierarchy?

Homework 4.1 review questions 1-2 Looking Ahead 4.1 Review Questions Thursday & Quiz next Monday

A. 40: The Pope: Visible Head of the Church Is the pope Catholic—visible head of the Church? Pope is a bishop (apostolic succession), not just a bishop—key leadership role in hierarchy Successor to Peter—Mt. 16 (keys) Bishop of Rome—almost (Avignon & Western Schism) unbroken chain at spiritual center Peter, Paul, & capital Head of the College of Bishops—unity of hierarchy: appoint & only power with pope Vicar of Christ—visible representative of Christ on earth to the Church Supreme power guarantees unity of belief & worship Pastor of the Universal Church—full, universal, supreme power of service Do we look to the how; why should we, how can we? John Henry Newman & the 4/5th century development of papal supremacy

You Tube Videos: The Pope: Visible Head of the Church The Papacy & Papal Infallibility Fr. Barron: Papal Infallibility

Article 41: The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy Life of a bishop: 1st century vs. today—teach, sanctify, govern College (permanent group) with pope at the head Successors to the apostles thru Holy Orders—apostolic succession & tradition Assisted by priests & deacons in offices of teaching, sanctifying, & governing Episcopacy/episcopate—visible source & foundation of unity in each diocese = local Church Terms: bishops, archbishops, provinces, & cardinals Process of appointing/ordaining of bishops

Article 41: The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy cont. The sanctifying office of bishops Responsible for the ministry of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist (name), Confirmation (ordinary), & Holy Orders The governing office of Bishops (local vicar) Authority of service to all, especially the poor in his diocese but not the ultimate authority (pope & tradition) Catholic Campaign for Human Development The teaching office of Bishops? (4.3) The collegial nature of bishops Ecumenical councils, synods, ordinations Ignatius of Antioch’s letters on the episcopacy around 100 ad

You Tube Video: The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy Bishop Francis Christian, Diocese of Manchester, NH: What is a Catholic Bishop

Homework 4.1 review questions 3-6 Looking Ahead 4.1 Review Questions Thursday & Quiz next Monday

A. 42: The Priesthood Level of holy orders most familiar with Episcopal co-worker for spiritual & temporal welfare in the diocese Greek etymology of presbyter, presbyterate, presbytery = elder Specific parish or office assigned by bishop Common & royal priesthood—essential differ: name & person with power & authority Teach, sanctify, & govern the specific task from bishop Sacraments (5/6), religious education, sick, parish building & staff, etc… Local but also diocesan wide & universal Two examples of collegiality with one another through bishop: priestly ordinations & collaboration Personal character & power—humanity should be a bridge not an obstacle St. Gregory Nazianzus on the priesthood as a heavenly vocation--vocare Path towards priesthood Called: baptized, informal discernment, formal discernment (candidacy, seminary study, transitional diaconate, priesthood), submit desire, called or rejected by Church

You Tube Video: The Priesthood A Week in the Life of A Priest: Vocational Director—Sydney, Australia

You Tube Video: The Priesthood Priestly Ordination: St. Francis de Sales Seminary, 2010, Milwaukee, WI

You Tube Videos: The Priesthood Promotional Film on the Priesthood Promotional Film on the Priesthood

Article 43: The Diaconate Restored as a permanent vocation/order in the Church by Vatican II Married tradition of early Church—unrelated to priest/bishop question of marriage Not a full time ministry, also work in the world Greek etymology—diakoinia = service Word, liturgy, pastoral governance (?), & charity Report to the bishop (in praxis a priest) Sacramental character of Christ, but not the head Liturgy Baptism & Matrimony, assists at Eucharist/Mass Word Preach, Communion services, bible studies, catechesis for all ages—new evangelization & missionary Charity Families, finances, social services, etc…

Article 43: The Diaconate cont. Biblical evidence—Acts 6, 1 Tm 3 St. Stephen—one of first 7 St. Lawrence (+250 ad)—roasted for giving up “treasures” not treasures of the Church Humor in suffering is a mark of saintliness Firmly established by 100 ad—St. Ignatius of Antioch East vs. West (Latin Church/Rite)—transitional & permanent diaconate 16,500 in 2007 in US—90%+ married & over 50 1967 Apostolic Letter on the permanent diaconate by Pope Paul VI—Sacred Order of Deacons Holiness in service—SS, Mass, Eucharist, Penance, examination of Conscience, Mary, Liturgy of the Hours Prayer for deacons & the diaconate

You Tube Videos: The Diaconate The Permanent Diaconate Diaconal Ordination & The Transitional Diaconate

Homework 4.1 review questions 7-9 Make sure the 4.1 review questions 1-9 are ready to turn in Thursday Study for the 4.1 quiz (AA. 39-43) Monday