1. Section 4 THE LIVED MISSION OF THE CHURCH (PP. 148-196)

2. Section 4, Part 1: THE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE CHURCH (PP. 149-167)

3. 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. 150-153) (A. 40) -- The Pope: Visible Head of the Church (pp. 153-155) (A. 41) -- The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy (pp. 156-159) (A. 42) -- The Priesthood (pp. 160-163) (A. 43) -- The Diaconate (pp. 163-167)

4. Article 39: The Church and Hierarchy (pp. 150-153) 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 (590-604) 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

5. The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church https://youtu.be/ACJvoRWVr0M https://youtu.be/qJyYeikO6ro

6. Homework Read pp. 153-159 in your e-book for discussion Monday p. 167; 1-2 Looking Ahead Homework and Quiz #10 on Section 4, Part 1 next Wednesday

7. A. 40: The Pope: Visible Head of the Church (pp. 153-155) Is the pope Catholic—visible head of the Church ? Pope is a bishop (apostlic 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 and 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 4/5 th century development of papal supremacy

8. The Papacy: Fr. Dan O’Reilly & Fr. Robert Barron https://youtu.be/ri_h6jS4dJU https://youtu.be/qij6Y873Dl8

9. Article 41: The Role of the Bishops in the Church Hierarchy (pp. 156-159) Life of a bishop: 1 st 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. (pp. 156-159) 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 and tradition) Catholic Campaign for Human Development 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

11. Bishop Francis Christian, Diocese of Manchester, NH What is a Catholic Bishop https://youtu.be/5Stq5LPNpM8

12. Homework Read pp. 160-167 in your e-book for discussion tomorrow p. 167; 3-6 Looking Ahead Homework and Quiz #10 on Section 4, Part 1 this Wednesday

13. A. 42: The Priesthood (pp. 160- 163) 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, and govern the specific task from bishop Sacraments (5/6), religious education, sick, parish building and 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 Path towards priesthood Called: baptized, informal discernment, formal discernment (candidacy, seminary study, transitional diaconate, priesthood), submit desire, called or rejected by Church

14. A Week in the Life of A Priest: Vocational Director—Sydney, Australia https://youtu.be/jbhZ9J0NxzU

15. Priestly Ordination: St. Francis de Sales Seminary, 2010, Milwaukee, WI https://youtu.be/Ghli6vCgRgA

16. Promotional Films on the Priesthood https://youtu.be/3FbL7eFJGdQ https://youtu.be/ZGxWD9Yq73s

17. Article 43: The Deaconate (pp. 163-167) 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 (?), and charity Report to the bishop (in praxis a priest) 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…

18. Article 43: The Deaconate cont. (pp. 163-167) 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. The Deaconate: Permanent & Transitional https://youtu.be/7P3G2gjrMHQ https://youtu.be/xHK0EkG7m9A

20. Homework p. 167; 7-9 Make sure HW #10 (p. 167; 1-9) is ready to turn in tomorrow Study for Q #10 (AA. 39-43; pp. 149-167) tomorrow