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Catholic
From the Greek word katholikos, meaning "universal" or "according to the whole." The Church is catholic in that she proclaims the fullness of the faith, is sent to all peoples, and embraces all times.
The Universal Church
From the Greek word katholikos, meaning "universal" or "according to the whole." The Church is catholic in that she proclaims the fullness of the faith, is sent to all peoples, and embraces all times. One of the four marks of the Church affirmed in the Nicene Creed: "one, holy, catholic, and apostolic" (CCC 830–831).
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What does the word 'Catholic' mean? It comes from the Greek word 'katholikos', meaning 'universal' or 'according to the whole', signifying that the Church proclaims the fullness of the faith to all peoples.
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