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Catechism of the Catholic Church
 Holy Orders
- Cite where references are made in the Bible to the appointing of presbyters.
- True or false. In the Catholic Church there exists only the ordained priesthood.
- 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.
- True or false. The priest receives the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders.
- True or false. The priest, by virtue of the sacrament bestowed on him, is able to act in the person of Christ the head.
- Which of the following are tasks of the deacon?
Choose any combination of the following.
- Assisting in the celebration of the Eucharist.
- Assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion.
- Blessing marriages.
- Proclaiming the Gospel.
- Presiding over funerals.
- True or false. Ordination imprints an indelible sacramental character.
- True or false. The ordination of women remains an option which the Church may choose in the future.
- True or false. Acceptance of celibacy by the candidate for priesthood is a sign that he is giving himself completely to God and men.
- 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.
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