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

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

3. 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

4. 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 ( )
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

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

13. 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

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

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

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

17. 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…

18. 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

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

20. 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 ) Monday