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The Catholic Church
The Catholic Church is the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic assembly of the faithful, founded by Jesus Christ to be the instrument of salvation.
The Church is the People of God, the Body of Christ, and the Temple of the Holy Spirit (CCC 781, 787, 797). Christ established her to communicate His grace to all nations (CCC 776).
The Four Marks
The Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic (CCC 811). These characteristics indicate essential features of the Church and her mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Catholic' mean? It means 'universal' or 'according to the whole' (CCC 830).
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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