grade 5 - lesson 3: functions of bishops, priests, and deacons

8/3/2019 Grade 5 - Lesson 3: Functions of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons

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Name the leaders of theclass and describe

their function.


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The bishops, priests and deacons are given

the grace to serve Gods people. Preachingthe Good News of Jesus Christ and leading

the Church is part of each of their ministries.

However, they also have their own

responsibilities.


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THE BISHOPS

and their

FUNCTIONS


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The bishops as direct successors of

the apostles are the chief teachers,priest and leaders of their dioceses.

A diocese is a local community ofChristian faithful. It is made up of

parish communities, schools and

colleges, even hospitals.


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As chief teachers, they make sure that the

faithful receive the teachings of Jesus andthe doctrines of our Catholic faith.

As chief leaders, they lead their people and

oversee the work of their dioceses.

As chief priests, they make sure that thefaithful have the opportunity to participate in

the celebration of the sacraments and other

liturgical services. The bishops appoint priests to represent

them and carry out their ministry in parishes.


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Priests are ordained by their

bishops and are called to serve thefaithful by leading, teaching and

celebrating the Eucharist and other

sacraments.

Priests are co-workers with their

bishops


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. There are two kinds of priests:

diocesan priests and the religiouspriests.

Religious priests are those who belong to

religious communities. Diocesan priests

are ordained to serve in a diocese.


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diocesan priests the religious priests.


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Priests

usually serve inparishes.

can be assigned to

serve in hospitals, inmilitary camps,

prisons and other

institutions.


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- The parish priests are responsible for thecelebration of the liturgy, prayer, education,

care for those in need, and upkeep of parish

buildings. They lead the parish communities

in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christand working for justice and peace in the

parish communities.

- Religious priests serve wherever their

communities send them.


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THE DEACONSand the

FUNCT

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Deacons are men who are not priests

but are ordained by their bishops tothe work of service for the Church.

They have an important role in

worship, leadership and socialministries.


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They may preach the Word of

God and baptize new members ofthe Church.

They may witness marriage and

preside at Christian burials.At Mass, they proclaim the

Gospel, preach, prepare the altar,

and distribute Holt Communion.


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We are also called to serve others. We

are not ordained priests of God but weshare in the mission of spreading the

Good News of Jesus. We are the laity.

We have an active part to play in thelife and activity of the Church.


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We Respond.

As a grade 5 student, how

can we become active

members of the Church?


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y What is the Sacrament of the Holy

Orders?

y Why is the Sacrament of the HolyOrders important?

y Why do we need the leaders of our

Church?y Why do we need to help the leaders

of the Church?

BIG QUESTIONS


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We pray for the leaders of

our Church today. We

thank God for the gift ofthe Sacrament of the Holy

Orders.

Our Prayer


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yLlarenas, Milagros. CLE 5

Workbook. Xavier School.

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