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Lesson 25

Leaders of the Church: The Pope and the Bishops

Popes and bishops teach the faithful and lead the faithful to holiness so that we might attain Heaven.

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Diocese
    :
    A diocese is a geographic area into which the Church is organized throughout the world. Each diocese is made up of many parishes and is led by a bishop.
  • Hierarchy
    :
    The hierarchy is the leadership of the Church. The pope is the head of the Church on earth and the bishop of Rome. He works together with all of the world’s bishops to teach all that Jesus commanded and make disciples of all the world.
  • Priest
    :
    A priest is a co-worker with his bishop. He preaches the Gospel of Christ and makes the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, available to the People of God.
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