10.2.8

Question 1

The importance of the Pope in the Catholic Church:

Answer 1

Responsible for the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church

The successor of St Peter who passes on the teachings of Christ to Catholics

Head of the Church who appoints and ordains cardinals and bishops

Gives guidance and inspiration to Catholics

Question 2

The role of the pope in the Catholic Church:

Answer 2

Lead the worldwide church

Organise the magisterium and make sure it is kept up to date

Appoint and ordain new cardinals and bishops, make sure their teaching is correct

Give guidance to Catholics about current issues

Question 3

The role of bishops in the Catholic Church:

Answer 3

Look after the needs of all the priests and laity in their diocese

Responsible for all priests in their diocese and make sure they are carrying out roles properly

Responsible for appointing, ordaining and disciplining the priests and deacons in their diocese

Act as the link between parishes and the Vatican, allowing Pope to be in contact with whole church

Question 4

The importance of bishops in the Catholic Church:

Answer 4

Bishops are responsible for beliefs and teachings of the church

The cardinals, who elect the Pope, are chosen from bishops

Only bishops can ordain priests

Bishops make sure their diocese is following the faith of the church