ministries of the Bishop, priest, deacon

Question 1

Ministries of the bishop

Answer 1

• successor to the apostles, in union with the pope
• responsible for the welfare of the whole church
• spiritual father of diocese
• minister of all sacraments

Question 2

Ministries of priest

Answer 2

• helps the bishop in the diocese
• presides at Eucharist
• preaches, teaches gods word
• is an active agent for building the church

Question 3

Ministries of the deacon

Answer 3

-serves the bishop and people by baptizing, distributing communion, teaching, conducting marriages and funerals, administers sacramental, works of charity, administrative work