The Organization of The Catholic Church: The Catholic Faith Handbook For Youth, Third Edition
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The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition
Chapter 14
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Other Religions
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People in other religions are also children of God.
The Catholic Church recognizes the authentic search for God in other religions.
Others also may attain eternal salvation.
Other Christian Churches
Understood to be Catholics brothers and sisters in Christ Share the common understanding that salvation comes through Christ The goal is to strengthen the communion and ultimately restore unity
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God calls us each to take on different roles within the Church. Each role is important and necessary.
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Who Am I?
My life is fully dedicated to a life with God. I am not ordained.
I may live alone or with others in community.
I take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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Who Am I?
I am responsible for ordaining priests and deacons and for Confirmations. I make sure all churches in the diocese work together as a whole. My official church in the diocese is called the cathedral. I am one of the successors of the Apostles, and I help the Pope lead the Church.
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Who Am I?
I share in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly office of Christ by living a holy life.
I bring Christ to the everyday world.
I am not ordained or in a consecrated state of life. I may remain single, or I may marry.
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Who Am I?
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I am called to be a coworker with the bishop of my diocese. I am ordained through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Often, I am assigned to a parish.
I celebrate Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist.
Who Am I?
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I am the visible sign of Christs presence on earth. I am Bishop of Rome, the successor of Saint Peter. I am called the Vicar of Christ.
I am pastor of the entire, worldwide Church.
Who Am I?
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My life is oriented toward works of charity. I have a liturgical role, assisting a priest. I am ordained by a bishop. I may be a single, widowed, or married man.
