structures and processes

Question 1

what is the structure of the catholic church?

Answer 1

• the magisterium

Question 2

what is the magisterium?

Answer 2

• derived from the latin word “magister” meaning to teach.

- teaching structure of the church and lead by the pope who is advised by the roman curia

Question 3

what is apostolic succession?

Answer 3

• apostolic succession: the unbroken chain of transmission of spiritual gifts and authority from the apostles to the successive popes and bishops allowing the to fulfil their roles within the magisterium of the church

Question 4

what is a process?

Answer 4

• give expression to the workings of a particular religion and refer to how things are done in a religion.
• is a system or way of doing things doing something according to a prescribed series of steps, actions or understandings.
• help the church to eloquently respond to internal issues.

Question 5

what is a structure?

Answer 5

• complex system of parts that support the life and work of a religion
• consists of leadership and many other interdependent parts
• refers to the organisation of a religion, including its leadership, typically the way a religion is organised and led is complex and needs to be seen as a system rather than a collection of parts.