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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Holy Orders

1. Cite where references are made in the Bible to the appointing of presbyters.

2. True or false. In the Catholic Church there exists only the ordained priesthood.

3. True or false. The ministerial priesthood confers on the men ordained a power by which it differs in essence from the common priesthood of the faithful.

4. True or false. The priest receives the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders.

5. True or false. The priest, by virtue of the sacrament bestowed on him, is able to act in the person of Christ the head.

6. Which of the following are tasks of the deacon?
   Choose any combination of the following.
   1. Assisting in the celebration of the Eucharist.
   2. Assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion.
   3. Blessing marriages.
   4. Proclaiming the Gospel.
   5. Presiding over funerals.

7. True or false. Ordination imprints an indelible sacramental character.

8. True or false. The ordination of women remains an option which the Church may choose in the future.

9. True or false. Acceptance of celibacy by the candidate for priesthood is a sign that he is giving himself completely to God and men.

10. True or false. Although it is the bishop who confers the sacrament on deacons and priests, only the Holy Father can confer the sacrament on the bishop-designate.