The Role of Jesus Christ in Catholic Prayer

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What is the nature of Holy Orders as a sacrament?

A sacrament of spiritual growth

A sacrament of personal salvation

A sacrament of community service

The sacrament of apostolic ministry (correct)

What is the purpose of ordination in Holy Orders?

To recognize individual talents

To confer a gift of the Holy Spirit (correct)

To establish a social hierarchy

To designate leaders in the community

In the Old Testament, what was the role of the tribe of Levi?

To perform priestly ministry (correct)

To serve as military leaders

To act as judges

To govern the kingdom

What is the primary role of a priest in the Church?

To serve as a representative of the people before God Signup and view all the answers

According to St. Paul, what should the priest preach?

The Gospel of Jesus Christ Signup and view all the answers

What is the priest's role in the Eucharist?

To offer the holy sacrifice of the Mass in persona Christi Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'presbyter'?

An elder responsible for the pastoral care of the Church members Signup and view all the answers

What is the priest's relationship to Jesus and the Church?

The priest is an apostle sent to serve in the mission of the Church Signup and view all the answers

What is the central function of a priest's day?

Celebrating the Mass, the apex of the Church's prayer and work Signup and view all the answers

Who is the unique Mediator of the New Covenant between God and humankind?

Jesus Christ, the God-made man Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Jesus' role as Mediator?

He opened access to the Father's house for all Signup and view all the answers

How does the whole life of Jesus relate to his priesthood?

It was a priestly act in itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of Christ's priesthood?

It is shared with all baptized and ordained in the Church Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation?

They empower the faithful to exercise their priesthood Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the faithful in the mission of Christ?

To share in the mission of Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the priesthood in the Church?

It is a twofold reality, common and ministerial Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of priests in the context of the Eucharist?

To receive the sacraments and offer prayers and thanksgiving Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Ministerial Priesthood of the Ordained?

To appoint certain ministers among the faithful to join them together in the one body Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of priests being ordained 'in the person of Christ'?

It means the priest is configured to Christ in a way that they are able to act in the person of Christ Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Bishops in the context of the Sacrament of Orders?

To have care for all the Churches collegially with all their brothers in the episcopate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Ministerial Priesthood in the context of the community of the faithful?

To hold in the community of the faithful the sacred power of Order Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of priests being 'sacraments of Christ'?

It means they embody Christ's way of life and make him visible in the midst of the flock Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between priests and Christ in the context of the Ministerial Priesthood?

Christ is present and acting through his ordained minister Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of priests in the context of reconciliation?

To lead others to follow Christ's call to become peacemakers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the bishops as the legitimate successors of the apostles?

To fulfill the apostolic mission of the Church in solidarity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of priests in the Church?

To serve as co-workers of the episcopal order Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of deacons in the Church?

To serve the People of God in the service of the liturgy, of the Gospel, and of works of charity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key duty of deacons in the Church?

To administer baptism and Viaticum Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between priests and bishops in the Church?

Priests are subordinate to bishops Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the authority of bishops and priests in the Church?

The apostolic mission entrusted by Christ Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Mass and Priestly Ministry

The Mass represents the apex of the Church's prayer and work, and is the central function of a priest's day.
In the Mass, the faithful encounter the saving presence of Jesus Christ in word and sacrament.

Jesus Christ, the One Mediator/Priest

The New Testament proclaims Jesus as the unique Mediator of the New Covenant between God and humankind.
Jesus is a God-made man, Emmanuel, God among us.
He is uniquely "priest" not only by reason of his very being but also by his actions.

Christ Shares His Priesthood

Christ's priesthood did not stop with himself, but he called and appointed the Twelve with a specific and authoritative mandate.
Priesthood is rendered present today in the Church in a twofold manner: in the common priesthood of all baptized, and in the ministerial priesthood of the ordained.

Royal Priesthood of the Faithful

Through the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, all the faithful are empowered to exercise their priesthood through sharing in the mission of Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King.
As prophets, they give living witness of Christ to the world through explicit profession of faith in word and deed.
As priests, they offer worship to God in the Eucharist, by receiving the sacraments and by offering prayers and thanksgiving.
As sharing in Christ's kingship, they continue Christ's ministry of reconciliation, leading others to follow his call to become peacemakers.

Ministerial Priesthood of the Ordained

The Lord also appointed certain ministers among the faithful to join them together in the one body.
These men were to hold in the community of the faithful the sacred power of Order, that of offering sacrifice and forgiving sins.
Ministerial priesthood are those people who have received the Sacrament of Orders.

In the Person of Christ, Head

Priests are ordained to be sacraments of Christ, configured to Christ in such a way that they are able to act in the person of Christ the Head.
Priests are called to prolong the presence of Christ, the One High Priest, embodying his way of life and making him visible in the midst of the flock entrusted to their care.

The Three Degrees of the Sacrament of Orders

Bishops have, as Vicar of Christ, the pastoral responsibility for a particular diocese entrusted to them, and collegially with all their brothers in the episcopate, care for all the Churches.
Priests have three main functions: to preach the Gospel, shepherd the faithful, and celebrate divine worship as true priests of the New Testament.
Deacons serve the People of God in the service of the liturgy, of the Gospel, and of works of charity, and can be called upon to perform various duties such as administering baptism, and assisting and blessing marriages in the name of the Church.

Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament of apostolic ministry, through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church to the end of time.
Ordination is the sacramental act by which one is integrated into the orders of bishops, of priests, and of deacons, conferring a gift of the Holy Spirit.

Priesthood in Salvation History

Already in the Old Testament, God called all the Israelites to be "a kingdom of priests, a holy nation", and consecrated one of the Twelve Tribes, Aaron and his descendants, the tribe of Levi, for priestly ministry.
A priest is someone appointed to act on behalf of the people as their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
The priest is a disciple, called to "follow Jesus" in total commitment, and is an apostle sent to serve in the mission of Jesus and of the Church.

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Explore the significance of Jesus Christ in Catholic prayer, particularly in the celebration of the Mass, as the one mediator between God and humanity. Discover the role of Jesus Christ in the New Testament as the unique mediator of the New Covenant.