1559. “One is constituted a member of the episcopal body in virtue of the sacramental consecration and by the hierarchical communion with the head and members of the college.”39 The character and collegial nature of the episcopal order are evidenced among other ways by the Church’s ancient practice which calls for several bishops to participate in the consecration of a new bishop.40 In our day, the lawful ordination of a bishop requires a special intervention of the Bishop of Rome, because he is the supreme visible bond of the communion of the particular Churches in the one Church and the guarantor of their freedom.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
362. What is eternal happiness?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
326. What is the effect of episcopal ordination?
321. What are the sacraments at the service of communion and mission?
104. What does the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth teach us?
162. Where does the one Church of Christ subsist?
188. What is the vocation of the lay faithful?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How was the defeat of the Maccabees at the Battle of Elasa described in 1 Maccabees 6:17-47?
What does the Bible teach us about wisdom as a gift from God?
What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?
What is the example of faith that the poor widow gives us in Luke 21:1-4?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
How does Esther’s story tell the Jewish people’s story of redemption?
