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Deacons

In the Christian faiths there are individuals that have been called to serve the church, but do not move into full ordination. This choice may be made due to not having a desire to complete formal education requirements, or a desire to serve in specific missions. These individuals apply to the church for the designation and are subject to the restrictions of clergy in many respects.

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What do you do when deacons lie?

You might need to clarify a bit. If you mean he lied during a sermon that might need to be addressed with the Priest of that Parish. If though, he just lied to you or someone you know, he is human. Just as you and the Catholic Priest fall short so does he. Many people lie on occasion and hopefully this man will confess and repent as a good Catholic should.

The Priests and Deacons have a beautiful and special role in the world but they are human and sin. The Catholic Priest scandal is a perfect example of this. The rate of abuse in other Churches is just as high. The rate in schools is higher and in the family where you are suppose to be loved and trust everyone the rate is sky high. Not to say the Catholic Church is without fault, it is just everywhere. Back in the 70's/80's when the abuse took place (abuse since the 80's is almost nonexistent) it was common practice to send abuser to counseling for help (this is everywhere). This was wrong but all the same, it was what was recommended. The Catholic Church is infallible, meaning it is incapable of error. The people in it though are sinners, the Priests and Deacons.

Hope this helped.

Was Adam deacon in Ali g indahouse?

Yeah Adam Deacon was in Alig Indahouse but he had the smallest role and was on screen for about 15 seconds

When a person is injured in the Church why doesn't the pastor or the Church pay for that person medical bills or medicines or anything else until that person health is restored?

Well, that would probably depend on who was at fault, and who had the best insurance. There could be a host of factors involved, was the injured person there legally? Was the injured person doing anything he shouldn't have been doing? Did the pastor accidentally hit him over the head or something? Such a question cannot really be dealt with here on WikiAnswers, there are too many particulars involved.

What can deacons do?

For most Baptist churches, there are two offices: Pastors and deacons.

Pastors often are selected from outside the congregation, whereas deacons are usually selected from within the congregation. Baptist congregations rely heavily on the biblical qualifications for deacons (1 Timothy 3) and on the selection of the Seven (Acts 6) as fundamental guides for understanding the role of the deacon.

Deacons usually administer the resources of the congregation, while pastors focus on the spiritual needs. Often deacons are elected by their congregation and may serve for life (or until resignation).

While the particular responsibilities may vary from congregation to congregation with some guidance from the convention, deacons often advise the pastor, help lead the congregation, visit the sick, and organize relief and support for the poor and vulnerable.

Should a minister or deacon be a tither?

In my opinion, everybody should pay tithe.

Do deacons get paid?

A small amount but they get a free place but a limited amount of food.Or since deacons can get married you can decide to stay with your wifes job

Are deacons are the only one that supposed to be at deacons meetings?

In deacons' meetings non-deacons can be there. The visitors should be allowed to speak if it is moved, seconded and voted on by the deacons. They should not be allowed to vote on decisions if it is not address in the constitution and by laws of the church.

Robert's Rules of Order came to be from the baptist church so they should be followed when making binding decisions.

Were there any deacons in Acts 6 if there are which word is used to say this?

The word deacon is never used in that chapter that I can find. I have always been taught that they were deacons, but now I wonder that maybe they were elders or presbyters. The word deacon is never used in that chapter that I can find. I have always been taught that they were deacons, but now I wonder that maybe they were elders or presbyters.

What is number of Priests Bishops Cardinals and Deacons within the USA?

Roman Catholic Answerfrom the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' website:

There are 68,115,001 Catholics in the United States1 (22% of the U.S. population),

and 1 billion Catholics worldwide2.

New Church Members3

Infant Baptisms: 887,145

Adult Baptisms: 42,629

Received into Full Communion: 81,775

Dioceses and Archdioceses4

In the United States, there are 195 archdioceses and dioceses and one apostolic exarchate:

145 Latin Catholic dioceses

33 Latin Catholic archdioceses

15 Eastern Catholic dioceses

2 Eastern Catholic archdioceses

1 apostolic exarchate

Currently, 4 dioceses are vacant (sede vacante):

  • Archdiocese of San Antonio
  • Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
  • Eparchy of St. Josaphat of Parma for Ukrainians
  • Lithuanian Catholics

Clergy and Religious

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is an assembly

of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Cardinals5

There are 16 U.S. Cardinals

  • 5 Cardinals currently lead U.S. archdioceses

    Cardinal Daniel DiNardo - Galveston-Houston

    Cardinal Francis George - Chicago

    Cardinal Roger Mahony - Los Angeles

    Cardinal Sean O'Malley - Boston

    Cardinal Justin Rigali - Philadelphia

  • 4 U.S. Cardinals are not currently diocesan bishops

    Cardinal John P. Foley - Grand Master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher

    Cardinal Bernard F. Law - Archpriest of St. Mary Major Basilica, Rome

    Cardinal William J. Levada, Prefect, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

    Cardinal James Stafford - Major Penitentiary

  • 7 U.S Cardinals are retired

    Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua - Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia

    Cardinal William Baum - Major Penitentiary Emeritus

    Cardinal Edward Egan - Archbishop Emeritus of New York

    Cardinal William Keeler - Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore

    Cardinal Adam Maida - Archbishop Emeritus of Detroit

    Cardinal Theodore McCarrick - Archbishop Emeritus of Washington

    Cardinal Edmund Szoka - Former President, Pontifical Commission for Vatican City

Bishops6

There are 424 active and retired U.S. bishops in the United States:

  • 258 Active Bishops:
    • 5 Cardinal Archbishops
    • 28 Archbishops
    • 1 Coadjutor Archbishop
    • 153 Diocesan Bishops
    • 71 Auxiliary Bishops
  • 166 Retired Bishops:
    • 7 retired Cardinal Archbishops
    • 16 retired Archbishops
    • 94 retired Diocesan Bishops
    • 49 retired Auxiliary Bishops

Priests7

There are 41,489 diocesan and religious-order priests in the United States.

  • 28,061 diocesan priests
  • 13,428 religious-order priests (Jesuits, Dominicans, Franciscans, etc.)

Seminarians8

There are 4,973 seminarians enrolled in the United States.

  • 3,274 enrolled in diocesan seminaries
  • 1,699 enrolled in religious-order seminaries

Permanent Deacons9

There are 16,935 men who are ordained as permanent deacons in the United States. A permanent deacon is a man, either married or single, who is ordained to the order of deacons, the first of three ranks in ordained ministry. They assist priests in administrative and pastoral roles.

Vowed Religious10

  • Sisters: 60,715
  • Brothers: 4,905

What is a deacon?

A deacon is the first of the major Orders: Deacon, Priest, and Bishop. Every priest is first ordained a deacon, usually the year before his ordination to the priesthood. Nowadays, there are permanent deacons who do not go on to the priesthood. A deacon, either the transitional deacon (the first) or the permanent deacon (the second) are required to make a vow of lifelong celibacy, which means that they will never marry (note: permanent deacons may be married when they are ordained, but if anything happens to their wife, they may not remarry.)

Deacons may baptize and witness marriages, they are authorized to proclaim the Gospel at Mass, and they may preach. A deacon wears a stole but instead of around his shoulders, he wears it over one shoulder and then crossed across his chest and back, and tied low down on the side.

What question s are asked of someone who being a baptist ordain deacon?

We are asked to pray with people, to explain scripture, to comfort people in their time of distress, to help people who are in need by helping them ourselves or seeking help for them. The deacon's duties cover a wide area of service.

What powers does the bishop give to the priests and the deacons?

As found at Catholicbook.com: The answer is Power of Orders.

  1. Deacons can baptize, preach, and give Holy Communion.

    The Apostles ordained the first deacons. The deacons were appointed by the Apostles to distribute alms and were consecrated by the laying on of hands accompanied by prayers (Acts 6:6).

  2. Priests have higher orders than deacons. They can offer the holy sacrifice of the Mass, and forgive sins in the Sacrament of Penance. They can administer all sacraments except those of Confirmation and Holy Orders. With special faculties they may even administer Confirmation, in the Catholic Eastern Rites priests administer Confirmation immediately after Baptism.

    Priests were prefigured in the seventy-two diciples of Our Lord. The word "priest" is derived from the Greek presbyter, which means "the elder" a term used by the first converted Jews.

  3. Bishops have full power of orders; they are the successors of the Apostles. A bishop administers all the sacraments; he alone administers Holy Orders. He consecrates holy oils, churches, chalices, etc.

    Archbishops, primates, patriarchs, and even the Pope himself have no fuller power of orders than a bishop of a missionary diocese.

Adam Deacon was famous in what industry?

Adam Deacon was famous in the entertainment industry. Adam was best known as an actor, however, he also proved to have some skill for directing and filming, as well as musical talent in the rap genre.

Can deacons ask their pastor to resign?

Deacons can express concerns and request a pastor's resignation, but the authority to formally remove a pastor typically lies with the church's governing body or congregation, depending on the church's structure and bylaws. In many cases, deacons serve in a supportive role and may facilitate discussions but do not have the unilateral power to demand a resignation. Ultimately, the process would involve a combination of church leadership, congregational input, and adherence to established procedures.

How many Catholic deacons are there in the world?

38,155 deacons almost all live in Europe and the U.S.

What is the role of the first counselor to the deacons quorum president?

As part of the Quorum Presidency, he will share duties concerning the welfare of the members of his Quorum and the duties of the Quorum. In the absence of the Quorum president, he will take the president's responsibilities.

Who is Adam deacon's girlfriend?

I heard that girl from kidulthood I forgot her name in the movie she was that white girll gettyn drugs for sex