The Mission of the Church

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Parish newsletter?

Answer 1

Informs readers about current events in and around the church.

Question 2

Define Clergy

Answer 2

a group ordained to perform pastoral or sacerdotal (relating to priests) functions in a Christian church

Question 3

What is an example of clergy?

Answer 3

A monk, nun, priest.

Question 4

Define laity (‘lay’ person)

Answer 4

a person who is not a member of the clergy, although still a part of the religious faith

Question 5

What is an example of a ‘lay’ person?

Answer 5

A regular member of a religious congregation

Question 6

Where could chaplains work?

Answer 6

• At a school
• At a hospital
• In the army
• In a prison

Question 7

How can women serve the church in other ways (since they can’t be ordained in the Catholic Church)?

Answer 7

• Join the Catholic Union of Mothers
• Join other groups e.g. St Vincent De Paul Society
• Serve the parish in other ways e.g. in the choir, Parish council, readers, etc.

Question 8

The ________ Union of _______ is a lay organisation in the Catholic Church, which is specifically for women and recognises the important role they play as _______ and within the ______ unit.

Saint _______ de ____ Society is another lay organisation, but is open to both ___ and women. This organisation helps the ____ and vulnerable.

Answer 8

Catholic, Mothers, mothers, family, Vincent, Paul, men, poor