Chapter 23 Reading Guide Introduction Match Each Word in the Word Bank with Its Definition

Chapter 23 Reading Guide Introduction Match each word in the word bank with its definition. Search for bold words throughout the chapter. The glossary may also be consulted.

a. Pope b. bishop c. diocese d. ecumenism

____ 1. A successor of the Apostles; he takes care of the Church in a particular geographical area.

____ 2. The work of engaging in dialogue with other Christian denominations in search of restoring unity.

____ 3. The bishop who succeeds Peter as the leader of the Church.

____ 4. A particular geographical area that is led by a bishop.

“To the Ends of the Earth” Complete the sentences.

1. Before Jesus returned to Heaven, he entrusted the ______with an important job.

2. The ______, found at the end of the Gospel of Matthew, tells of the mission of the Apostles.

3. The mission Jesus gave to the Apostles is to “Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my ______.”

4. As Jesus’ followers, we are called to share in his ______role.

“Caretaker of Souls” Name three jobs that require leadership skills.

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

“The Pope” Complete the sentences. 1. Jesus made ______the foundation of the Church, calling him “the

______.”

2. Jesus ______Peter with leading the Church.

3. Peter is the first Bishop of the Church of ______.

4. Each successor of Peter is called the ______and serves as the Head of the

College of ______.

5. The Pope is the ______of the whole world, and is entrusted with the job of being

the ______of the souls of all the members of the Church.

“Bishops, Priests, and Deacons”

1. Explain the relationship between a bishop and a diocese.

______

2. Explain the relationship between a bishop and priests and deacons.

______

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“Consecrated Religious” Complete the sentences. 1. Those who live a religious vocation, consecrated religious, are called ______and

______.

2. Consecrated religious make public promises called ______counsels (which

pertain to living the Good News).

3. The three evangelical counsels are ______, ______, and

______.

“We Share in Christ’s Ministry” Complete the sentences. 1. All those in the Church who are not ordained are called ______, or the lay

faithful.

2. Those who have taken ______vows but are not ordained are also part of

the laity.

3. The lay faithful have the special job of making Christ’s presence known in the

______.

4. Explain what it means to be priestly.

______

5. Explain what it means to be a prophet.

______

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6. Explain what it means to share in Christ’s kingly role.

______