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• Hierarchy of the Catholic Church refers to the structure of the Church

  leadership, which is organized into different levels of authority and

  responsibility.
• Catholic Church is one of the oldest and largest religious

  institutions in the world, with more than one billion members worldwide.
• Pope is the head of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome.

  He is considered to be the successor of Saint Peter, who was appointed by Jesus as the leader of the apostles.
• Cardinals are the highest-ranking officials in the Catholic Church,

  after the Pope. They are appointed by the Pope and serve as advisors to him.
• Bishops are responsible for overseeing the spiritual and

  administrative affairs of a particular diocese. They are appointed by the Pope and

  are considered to be the successors of the apostles.
• Priests are responsible for leading the spiritual affairs of a particular

  parish. They are appointed by the bishop and are responsible for administering the

  sacraments, preaching the Gospel, and providing pastoral care to their parishioners.
• The laity refers to all members of the Catholic Church who are not

  ordained clergy. They are responsible for living out their faith in their daily lives,

  participating in the sacraments, and contributing to the life of the Church through

  their gifts and talents.
• Roles of Pope - Governing the Church: Representing the Church: Leading the Church in Worship: Upholding Church Doctrine: Promoting Christian Unity:
• Roles of Cardinals - 1.Advising the Pope: 2Electing a New Pope: 3.Leading Dioceses and Departments: 4.Promoting Unity:
• Roles of Bishops - Leading the Dioceses: Upholding Church Teaching: Appointing Priests: Participating in the Synod of Bishops:
• Roles of Priests - Celebrating the Sacraments: Providing Spiritual Guidance: Serving the Community: Continuing Education:
• Roles of Laity - Living Out Their Faith: Participating in the Life of the Church: Promoting Social Justice: Educating Others:
• The three-fold functions of Christ are the High Priest,

  Prophet, and King.
• High Priest offers himself as a sacrifice for the

  salvation of humanity.
• Prophet, he speaks the word of God and teaches

  humanity the truth about salvation.
• King, he rules over the universe and

  guides humanity towards its ultimate destiny.
• Christ is considered the perfect and eternal sacrifice, and his

  offering of himself on the cross is seen as the ultimate act of love and self-giving.
• The Catholic Church continues Christ's function as High Priest through the celebration of the Eucharist and the sacraments.
• Eucharist is considered the

  source and summit of the Christian life and is celebrated in every Catholic Mass.
• Sacraments are also considered essential for the spiritual well-being of Catholics.
• The sacraments include baptism, confirmation,

  Eucharist, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage.
• Christ's teachings are considered the ultimate truth
• The Catholic Church continues Christ's function as Prophet through its preaching and catechesis.
• Preaching is considered a fundamental part of the Church's mission, and it is often done during Mass or other liturgical celebrations.
• Catechesis is a more formal process of teaching the faith and is usually done through religious education programs, Bible studies, and other forms of instruction.
• Catholic Social Teachings refer to the body of teachings developed by

  the Catholic Church on social, economic, and political issues.
• CST is rooted in the Gospel message and

  the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as the social teachings of the Church
• The words and actions of Jesus are of utmost importance in CST because they serve as the foundation and basis for the Church's social teachings.
• The Gospel is the primary source of CST because it contains the teachings of Jesus and the example he set through his life and ministry.
• Jesus' ministry serves as a model for CST because he demonstrated

  through his actions the values of compassion, justice, and service to others.
• The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)

  The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

  The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40)
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic Church in the United States. It was founded in 1943 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the official

  domestic anti-poverty program of the Catholic Church in the United States.
• Some of the programs that the organization has implemented in the Philippines include: Disaster Response and Recovery: Livelihoods: Peacebuilding: Environmental Sustainability:
• Rerum Novarum is an encyclical written by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. It is

  considered a foundational text of Catholic social teaching and is often referred to as the Magna Carta of the Church's social doctrine.
• Populorum Progressio is an encyclical written by Pope Paul VI in 1967. It

  addresses the issue of development and the needs of the world's poorest people.
• Caritas in Veritate is an encyclical written by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.

  The title translates to Charity in Truth, and the encyclical addresses the relationship between social justice and charity, and the importance of both in promoting the common good.
• Gaudium et Spes .This document, also known as the Pastoral

  Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, was produced by the Second Vatican Council.
• Laborem Exercens This encyclical, written by Pope John Paul II,

  focuses on the dignity of work and the rights of workers.
• Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (1987): This encyclical, also written by Pope John

  Paul II, examines the social and economic conditions of the time and calls for greater solidarity between nations and peoples.