Q. 1. What is the purpose of the crosier in the Catholic Church?

A. 1. In summary, a crosier is a hooked staff carried by a bishop as a symbol of pastoral office.

The word "crosier" comes from the Latin word "crocia" which means "crook or bend." It is a Pastoral Staff, the symbol of authority and jurisdiction. This ecclesiastical ornament is conferred on bishops at their consecration and on mitred abbots at their investiture. It is used by these prelates in performing certain solemn functions.

The Crosier is also spelled Crozier.

The curved top is a symbol of the Good Shepherd.