Pope		Is an ordained minister of the Church and is the first order of priesthood. They assist Bishops and priests in the diocese by preaching, baptising, performing marriages and funerals etc.
Bishop		Bishop of Rome, successor of St. Peter. He is also head of the Roman Catholic Church
Laity		Appointed by the Pope, ordained with the fullness of the Holy Orders. This person is the head of the diocese and oversees the teaching of the Catholic faith
Priest		Men and women who dedicate their lives to God through service to others by taking religious vows
Deacon		Baptised laypersons (Neither religious nor priests) who are members of the Church. These people are responsible for the carrying out of the mission of the Church through their daily life
Religious		Appointed by the Bishop and is the second order of ordained ministry. They preside over the Eucharist as leader of the local Church. They take pastoral care of the local Church and administer the sacraments of Baptism, Penance and Anointing of the Sick.