GCSE Philosophy and Ethics Practice Exam

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What is one role women cannot perform in the Catholic Church?

Teaching catechists.
Distributing the Eucharist.
Being ordained.
Assisting during mass.

The correct answer is: Being ordained.

The role that women cannot perform in the Catholic Church is being ordained. In Catholic doctrine, the sacrament of Holy Orders, which includes ordination to the priesthood, is reserved exclusively for men. This teaching is based on the Church's interpretation of scripture, tradition, and the example set by Jesus Christ, who chose male apostles. Thus, women are not permitted to be priests or bishops, which is a foundational aspect of their exclusion from ordination in the Catholic Church. The other options, while they may involve different roles within the church, do not have the same restrictions. Women can teach catechism, distribute the Eucharist as extraordinary ministers, and assist during Mass, which demonstrates their active participation in various aspects of church life, even though they are not able to serve as ordained ministers.