Important Christian Roles

Question 1

PARISH PRIEST

Answer 1

This man would run the local Church and help the local people get closer to God. He would be there for all the important parts of their day-to-day lives.

Question 2

POPE

Answer 2

The Head of the Church on Earth. Responsible for communicating God’s word to all Christians.

Question 3

FRIAR

Answer 3

A travelling priest who met local people and told them about God.

Question 4

GOD

Answer 4

The most important being in the Christian Church. It was believed that all power ultimately came to him. (Omnipotent - Having all power).

Question 5

BISHOP/PRIOR

Answer 5

A rich and powerful churchman who lived in the medium-sized towns and cities, in charge of all the Parish Priests, Monks and Nuns in the area.

Question 6

ARCHBISHOP

Answer 6

The head of the Church in England. Advised the King on important religious matters. Very rich and powerful.

Question 7

MONKS AND NUNS

Answer 7

Men and women who gave their lives to God. They lived together in communities, often in the countryside, where they prayed together and helped the poor and sick.

Question 8

ORDINARY PEOPLE

Answer 8

Followed the rules set by the Church and told to them by their Parish Priest, as this meant they would (hopefully) get to heaven.