The Hierarchical Structure of the Church

Today I would like to discuss and explain the Hierarchical structure of the Church. The Hierarchy of the Church or the Hierarchical Structure was established by Christ for the Church. Any organization, company, or kingdom needs a certain form of organization of powers or it will fall apart. The Kingdom of God on Earth was established by Christ to last until the end of times. The Hierarchy of the Church divides up the positions of the Church in Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. This structure was developed while the twelve Apostles were still alive. The Bishops, who are the successors of the Apostles, form a college. They continue to lead the Church in an unbroken chain leading back to the Twelve Apostles that is known as Apostolic Succession. The Church is organized in this governing structure of hierarchical authority, so that certain members of the Church, due to the graces received through their positions, possess greater authority in the Church than others.