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The role of a priest in the Catholic Church is a interpreter of the gospel and a vessel through which Jesus Christ can speak to us on a more physical level. They are the successors of the 12 apostles themselves. They are to be role models on what a true man should be.
AnswerA priest in the Catholic Church takes his role from the the Apostles: "And he (Jesus) went up on the mountain, and called to him those whom he desired; and they came to him. And he appointed twelve, to be with him," (Mk Ch 3) "If any one would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all"(Mark Ch 9) "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."(Matthew Ch 28) "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." (John Ch 20) And when the hour came, he sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you I shall not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God." And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, "Take this, and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." And likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood (Luke Ch 22) These passages of Scripture cover the main elements of a priest's role. However he performs his duties subject to his bishop AnswerThe priest is ordained to be an intermediary between God and man in the service of His Church on Earth and is charged to preach, sanctify and pray for the conversion of souls and their salvation.
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What is a Catholic priest's role?
He administers the rites of the church.
What church did Francis de Sales go to?
He was a Catholic priest. He went to a Catholic church.
The German Catholic priest who wanted to reform the church?
Martin Luther was a Catholic monk who sought to reform the Catholic Church.
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.
Can a Catholic be married in a Lutheran church without a priest?
no
What is the role of a priest in a Catholic Church?
The most important role of the priest is to perform mass. Without a priest, we could have no communion. A deacon can do almost everything else a priest can do, but only a priest (or higher) may perform transubstantiation (the miracle of turning bread into the body of Christ).
Who is the leader of the Church hierarchy - pope or priest?
The pope is the leader of the catholic Church on earth.
Can a Roman Catholic be married anywhere other than in a Catholic Church and be conforming with Canonical form?
No, Roman Catholics are required to be married in a Catholic Church, by a Catholic priest.
Can a resigned Catholic priest marry?
A priest who resigns is considered to have resigned from the Church itself and is no longer considered as a Catholic. Since he is no longer Catholic he is free to do as he pleases. However, a priest can remain in the Church as a Catholic if he is laicized. To be laicized the bishop of the diocese would have to declare the priest's Holy Orders as null and void. In other words, he would no longer be a priest. He, too, would be free to marry but would still be considered a Catholic.
Can a Catholic man remarry in Protestant church?
No. A Catholic man can only remarry - if he is in fact eligible to do so - in a Catholic church via a Catholic ceremony presided over by a Catholic priest.
Can a Catholic participate in the wedding of a Catholic in a Baptist Church?
yes as long as your not the bride or groomANSWER: MAYBE. If a Catholic priest is a celebrant along w/the protestant minister, then Yes. If not, then actually no. . .b/c the Catholic is committing a grave sin by marrying a non-catholic in a non-catholic church w/out the consent/participation/BLESSING of his/her OWN church -- the Catholic Church. Need to talk w/a catholic priest and or diocese.
If your father is Catholic are you considered Catholic by the Catholic Church?
To be considered Catholic by the Church, you must be baptized in the Catholic Church, or else properly baptized in another church and formally received into the Catholic Church by a priest. Being born to Catholic parents isn't enough. You can be the Pope's nephew, but if you haven't been baptized, you are not Catholic.
