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The word "priest" is primarily used to describe someone who preaches in the Catholic faith. The word "pastor" is more interchangeable & can be used to describe someone who preaches in any number of Christ-based religions. The work they do is fairly similar, preaching to, & teaching those Christianity.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe title reverend is not used as much as it used to be. Most non Catholic ministers use the title pastor now but there are exceptions. The difference is where they are trained. The Catholic church calls their ministers priests while the other mainstream denominationis use the title reverend or pastor or minister.
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∙ 16y ago"Pastor" is a function or occupation like mayor. "Reverend" is an honorific title like "Honorable." Suppose that Mr. Smith is a pastor and Mr. Jones is the mayor. The proper form of address would be "the Reverend Mr. Smith" and "the Honorable Mr. Jones." People ignorantly use "reverend" as a title by itself, and sometimes you even hear pastors introduce themselves that way--"I'm Reverend Smith"-- but it is no more appropriate than to refer to the mayor as "Honorable Jones'' or have him say to you "You can just call me "Honorable."
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∙ 14y agoA priest is normally a roman catholic priest ordained by bishops, themselves coming down the line from the Pope, who is recognized in the roman catholic church as a direct descendant of Peter the apostle, who was appointed by Jesus to lead his church. A reverend seems to be the equivalent in other christian denominations but I believe it could also be used as a form of respect in front of some of the position in the church, not so sure on that one.
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∙ 15y agoA Reverend is a title (usually honorary). A Chaplain is a spiritual advisor to a group - such as an army unit or a Baseball team.
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∙ 15y agoBishops are the chiefs of Reverends of certain areas. Reverend is used for Fathers and sisters of Christianity who are below the Bishops and lordship is used for Bishops.
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∙ 14y agoVicar is an office a reverend would hold. The a vicar is kind of a liason for a church, kind of. More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicar
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∙ 12y agoA Reverend and a Minister are the same thing, just different names in which to call a Christian cleric
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Is a priest the same as a pastor?
A pastor is like the head priest of a parish. Yes, they are still a priest, but at a higher power.
How if a pastor is a priest also?
he still a priest and shld not get married
Can a Pastor marry himself?
No a pastor can not get marry himself.He has to get another priest do it.
What is the difference between a pastor and a vicar?
A pastor is i a baptist church or chapel and vicar in C of V( church in england)
Who do priest usually report to?
A parish priest reports to the pastor of the parish. The pastor reports to the Bishop of the diocese, or to he Vicar Forane of his region, who reports to the Bishop.
Who uses pulpit?
Namely the priest/pastor of the church.
Can a priest be pastor during his leave of absence?
yes
What are other names for priests?
father pastor priest
What is the difference between a jesuit priest and a priest?
A Jesuit priest is a Catholic priest. A Jesuit is someone who is a member of the Society of Jesus, which is a religious order in the Catholic Church.
Is the person in charge of a Greek Orthodox church called a priest or a pastor or something else?
He is the Priest.
What is another name for pastor?
Reverend and Father are commonly used as well
What do you call a priest in charge of a parish?
A parish priest is the main priest in a parish. He is responsible for running the parish, so he may have to deal with more practical things, like doing the accounts for the parish. He will also have his normal duties as a priest. Other priests in the parish may help him and they are called curates.
