Paragraph 904

904. “Christ . . . fulfills this prophetic office, not only by the hierarchy . . . but also by the laity. He accordingly both establishes them as witnesses and provides them with the sense of the faith [sensus fidei] and the grace of the word”438

To teach in order to lead others to faith is the task of every preacher and of each believer.439


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

68. Why does the human race form a unity?

212. In what does hell consist?

83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?

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

160. What are charisms?

193. What can the consecrated life give to the mission of the Church?

152. What does it mean to say that the Church is the universal sacrament of salvation?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the “gospel of peace” mentioned in Nahum 1:15 mean, and how does it relate to the fear of God?

How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?

What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

What does Malachi 2:1-2 mean about the danger of falling away from God?

What is the example of faith that the poor widow gives us in Luke 21:1-4?

What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?