Paragraph 823

823. “The Church . . . is held, as a matter of faith, to be unfailingly holy. This is because Christ, the Son of God, who with the Father and the Spirit is hailed as ‘alone holy,’ loved the Church as his Bride, giving himself up for her so as to sanctify her; he joined her to himself as his body and endowed her with the gift of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God.”289The Church, then, is “the holy People of God,”290and her members are called “saints.”291


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

295. Why did Christ institute the sacraments of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick?

361. What is the relationship between the beatitudes and our desire for happiness?

410. How does one participate in bringing about the common good?

101. In what sense is the life of Christ a Mystery?

563. How does the Church pray to Mary?

588. What does “Hallowed be thy Name” mean?

421. Where does one find the New Law?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?

What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?

What does “giving thanks in all circumstances” mean in 1 Thessalonians 5:18?

The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)

How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?

The Holiness of the Priesthood: How does the law of priestly holiness in the book of Numbers teach us about the importance of purity and dedication in the worship of God? (Numbers 18:1-7)

How can Ruth’s story, from widow to wife, inspire us to trust God and seek a fresh start in our lives?