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Because they are called to "preach" the Gospel and have that position in the Hierarchical order of the Catholic Church. Its a name.
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Does Indonesia have priests?
Yes. Buddhist priests, Hindu priests, Catholic priests, Protestant ministers, Muslim Imams...
Do Catholic churches still have ministers?
The clergy of the Roman Catholic Church are called Priests. The priest who heads a parish is also called a Pastor. The catholic church has extraordinary ministers such as the Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. These are lay people who assist with giving communion.
Who are the ministers of the Chaldean rite?
.Roman Catholic AnswerThe ministers of the Chaldean Rite are all Catholic Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. The Chaldean Rite is part of the Catholic Church.
What do ministers wear in the uniting church?
uniting church ministers wear the excact same as catholic church priests. this is an alb, stole, unturner, and lunere
What is the community of priests who devote themselves to the rehabilitation of priests?
The Paracleet Fathers is the community of priests who devoted themselves to rehabilitation of priests who are alcoholics.
Why are The Bishops and priests are the only people who can be ministers of the sacrament of?
.Catholic AnswerThe Bishops and priests, by virtue of their ordination, are the only ordinary ministers of the Most Holy Eucharist. The faithful offer the Eucharist as real priests to the extent that they participate in the priesthood of the faithful, but may only be Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist if delegated by a priest or a Bishop.
Are there more catholic priests than ministers?
Depends upon your definition of "minister'. The Catholic Church has many ministers. We have Eucharistic ministers who bring the Holy Eucharist (communion) to believers, ministers to the sick, the elderly, prisoners, the young, the needy, etc. We believe that ministry is not limited to the ordained. As the Good Samaritan, we are called upon to minister, help, everyone in need, We all can, and should be Christ's ministers. As one of our leaders once said "Christ has no hands but yours, no voice but yours, no physical presence but yours " (my recollection). We, his followers are all called upon to be ministers.
What has the author Francis Woodlock written?
Francis Woodlock has written: 'Are Anglican ministers Catholic priests?' -- subject(s): Anglican orders
What is the title or clergy for chrisianity?
In Catholic & Orthodox Churches, clergy can be priests, monks, bishops, etc. In most Protestant denominations, they are ministers.
Do Busshists have priests or ministers?
no
How did protestant ministers differ from priests?
Protestant ministers do not receive Holy Orders and so as far as the Catholic Church is concerned are no more than laymen active in their particular ecclesial communion's organization.
What are priests today?
Priests will be priests: belong to the clergy, ministers of a Christian Church.
