Role of Catholic Church

• Parish

  Priest looks after local community, administers sacraments (e.g: baptism, mass).

  A place of worship + base for community gatherings + provide children’s liturgy + foods banks.
• Diocese

  Group of parishes in a geographical area, looked after by a Bishop.

  Bishop ensures there are enough priests, carries out confirmations + sends pastoral letters.
• Catholics believe the people are more important than the building.
• Place of worship - Catholics gather to celebrate faith + receive the sacraments.