Paragraph 833

833. The phrase “particular church,” which is the diocese (or eparchy), refers to a community of the Christian faithful in communion of faith and sacraments with their bishop ordained in apostolic succession.313 These particular Churches “are constituted after the model of the universal Church; it is in these and formed out of them that the one and unique Catholic Church exists.”314


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

54. How did God create the universe?

442. What is implied in the affirmation of God: “I am the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:2)?

531. What is required and what is forbidden by the tenth commandment?

423. What is the grace that justifies?

543. How did Jesus pray during his passion?

372. What is the moral conscience?

566. What places are conducive to prayer?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)

What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?

What can we learn from Edom’s pride described in Abdias 1:3?

What are Deuteronomy’s teachings on gratitude to God?

Christ’s Return: What Do We Know and What Do We Hope (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)?

How important is caring for the dead in the Bible and what can we learn from the story of Tobiah and the burial of the dead?

The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.