Catechism lesson 30
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Has the Church any marks by which it may be known? | it does: it is one; it is holy; it is catholic; it is apostolic |
| How is the Church one? | because all its members agree in one faith, are all in one communion, and are all under one head. |
| How is the Church holy? | because its founder, Jesus Christ, is holy; because it teaches a holy doctrine, invites all to a holy life, and because of the eminent holiness of so many thousands of its children. |
| How is the Church catholic or universal? | because it subsists in all ages, teaches all nations, and maintains all truth. |
| How is the Church apostolic? | because it was founded by Christ on His Apostles and is governed by their lawful successors, and because it has never ceased, and never will cease, to teach their doctrine. |
| In which church are these attributes and marks found? | in the Holy Roman Catholic Church alone. |
| From whom does the Church derive its undying life and infallible authority? | from the Holy Ghost, the spirit of truth, who abides with it forever. |
| By whom is the Church made and kept One, Holy, and Catholic? | by the Holy Ghost, the spirit of love and holiness, who unites and sanctifies its members throughout the world. |
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