Section 4 THE LIVED MISSION OF THE CHURCH (PP )

Section 4, Part 1: THE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH (PP )

Introduction (p. 149) Organizations need clear and well defined leadership Church leadership through a visible, hierarchical structure Primarily composed of the clergy Pope & bishops are assisted by priests & deacons Sanctify, teach, & govern by grace of Holy Orders Confers power, authority, & character 5 articles (A. 39) -- The Church and Hierarchy (pp ) (A. 40) -- The Pope: Visible Head of the Church (pp ) (A. 41) -- The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy (pp ) (A. 42) -- The Priesthood (pp ) (A. 43) -- The Diaconate (pp )

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

The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church

Homework Read pp in your e-book for discussion Monday p. 167; 1-2 Looking Ahead Homework and Quiz #10 on Section 4, Part 1 next Wednesday

Article 40: The Pope: Visible Head of the Church (pp ) Is the pope Catholic? The pope is a bishop, but not just a bishop—key role in hierarchy Successor to Peter—Mt. 16 Bishop of Rome—almost unbroken chain at spiritual center Head of the College of Bishops—unity of hierarchy Vicar of Christ—visible representative of Christ on earth to the Church Pastor of the Universal Church—universal, supreme power of service John Henry Newman and the 4 th /5 th century development of papal supremacy

Article 41: The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy (pp ) Life of a bishop: 1 st century vs. today—teach, sanctify, govern College with pope at the head Successors to the apostles—apostolic succession and tradition Teach, sanctify, govern Assisted by priests and deacons Episcopacy/episcopate—visible unity of each diocese Bishops, archbishops, their provinces, and cardinals Appointing/ordaining of bishops

Article 41: The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy cont. (pp ) The Sanctifying office of bishops The sacraments, especially the Eucharist, Confirmation, and Holy Orders Ministry—define and relate The Governing office of Bishops Authority of service to all, esp. poor, in his diocese but not final a. The Teaching office of Bishops? The collegial nature of bishops Ecumenical councils, synods, ordinations Ignatius of Antioch’s letters on the episcopacy around 100 ad

Homework Read pp in your e-book for discussion tomorrow p. 167; 3-6 Looking Ahead Homework and Quiz #10 on Section 4, Part 1 this Wednesday If you will not be here on Wednesday, please make arrangements to complete them before you leave

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

Article 43: The Deaconate (pp ) Restored as a permanent vocation/order in the Church by V. 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 Word, liturgy, pastoral governance (?), and charity Report to the bishop Sacramental character of Christ, but not the head Liturgy Baptism and Matrimony, assists at Eucharist/Mass Word Preach, Communion services, bible studies, catechesis for all ages—new evangelization and missionary Charity Families, finances, social services, etc…

Article 43: The Deaconate cont. (pp ) 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 and permanent diaconate 16.5k in 2007—90%+ married and over Apostolic Letter on the permanent diaconate by Pope Paul VI—Sacred Order of Deacons Holiness—SS, Mass, Eucharist, Penance, examination of Conscience, Mary, Liturgy of the Hours Prayer for deacons and the diaconate

Homework p. 167; 7-9 Make sure HW #10 (p. 167; 1-9) is ready to turn in tomorrow Study for Q #10 (AA ; pp ) tomorrow