Paragraph 1119

1119. Forming “as it were, one mystical person” with Christ the head, the Church acts in the sacraments as “an organically structured priestly community.”36 Through Baptism and Confirmation the pRiestly people is enabled to celebrate the liturgy, while those of the faithful “who have received Holy Orders, are appointed to nourish the Church with the word and grace of God in the name of Christ.”37


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

92. Did Christ have a true human body?

146. How do Christ and his Spirit act in the hearts of the faithful?

49. How do the three divine Persons work?

364. What is the relationship between freedom and responsibility?

292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?

491. In what way is everyone called to live chastity?

128. Why is the Resurrection at the same time a transcendent occurrence?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

Understanding God’s Wrath – Habakkuk 1:2-4

What are the characteristics a Christian leader should have according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7?

What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?

How does the story of Judith, in particular, the episode of her cunning in Judith 11:1-16, teach us survival strategies in difficult times, according to the Bible?

What is meant by the statement that the love of God is revealed in Christ, as mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:9?

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?

What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?