The Ministry

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Q.Who are the ministers of the Church?

A.The ministers of the Church are lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons.

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Q.What is the ministry of the laity?

A.The ministry of lay persons is to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be;

and, according to the gifts given them, to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world; and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the

Church.

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Book of Common Prayer, P. 855