831. Secondly, the Church is catholic because she has been sent out by Christ on a mission to the whole of the human race:310
All men are called to belong to the new People of God. This People, therefore, while remaining one and only one, is to be spread throughout the whole world and to all ages in order that the design of God’s will may be fulfilled: he made human nature one in the beginning and has decreed that all his children who were scattered should be finally gathered together as one…. the character of universality which adorns the People of God is a gift from the Lord himself whereby the Catholic Church ceaselessly and efficaciously seeks for the return of all humanity and all its goods, under Christ the Head in the unity of his Spirit.311
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
147. What does the word Church mean?
157. Who is the Head of this body?
521. What is one’s duty toward the truth?
165. In what way is the Church holy?
464. What are the duties of citizens in regard to civil authorities?
278. Who is the minister for the celebration of the Eucharist?
364. What is the relationship between freedom and responsibility?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the promise of the Messiah mentioned in Malachi 3:1-3?
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
The Beatitudes: Understanding Their Meaning and Importance (Matthew 5:3-11)
