The leader of a diocese and main teacher of the Catholic Faith. A bishop also makes the Sacraments available to the people of his diocese. The bishops of the Church are the successors of the Apostles.
Body of Christ
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(n.): Another name for the Church. Just as a body has many parts, so too does the Church have many members. Each of us plays a specific and important role in the Body of Christ. Together we continue Christ’s work in the world as His hands and feet.
Diocese
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A geographic area of the Church that is led by a bishop. Each diocese is made up of many parishes
Parish
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A local community of Christian faithful led by a pastor (the leader of the parish) and priests. In our parishes, we receive the Sacraments and all of God’s gifts, everything we need to know, love, and serve God.
Pope
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The leader of the Catholic Church here on earth and the Bishop of Rome. The pope is the successor to St. Peter.
Priest
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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.
