The Church
62.
What is the Church?
The Church is
the community of the New Covenant.
63.
How
is the Church described in the Bible?
The Church is
described as the Body of which Jesus Christ is the Head and of which
all baptized persons are members. It is called the People of God,
the New Israel, a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and the pillar
and ground of truth.
64.
How
is the Church described in the creeds?
The Church is
described as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
65.
Why
is the Church described as one?
The Church is
one, because it is one Body, under one Head, our Lord Jesus Christ.
66.
Why
is the Church described as holy?
The Church is
holy, because the Holy Spirit dwells in it, consecrates its members,
and guides them to do God's work.
67.
Why
is the Church described as catholic?
The Church is
catholic, because it proclaims the whole Faith to all people, to the
end of time.
68.
Why
is the Church described as apostolic?
The Church is
apostolic, because it continues in the teaching and fellowship of
the apostles and is sent to carry out Christ's mission to all
people.
69.
What is the mission of the Church?
The mission of
the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other
in Christ.
70.
How
does the Church pursue its mission?
The Church
pursues its mission as it prays and worships, proclaims the Gospel,
and promotes justice, peace, and love.
71.
Through whom does the Church carry out its mission?
The church
carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members.