Paragraph 911

911. In the Church, “lay members of the Christian faithful can cooperate in the exercise of this power [of governance] in accord with the norm of law.”449 and so the Church provides for their presence at particular councils, diocesan synods, pastoral councils; the exercise in solidum of the pastoral care of a parish, collaboration in finance committees, and participation in ecclesiastical tribunals, etc.450


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

368. When is an act morally good?

113. What were the accusations by which Jesus was condemned to death?

132. What does the Ascension mean?

401. In what does the social dimension of man consist?

235. How does the Church on earth celebrate the liturgy?

226. What is the link between the sacraments and the Church?

538. In the Old Testament, what relationship do the king and the temple have to prayer?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?

The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)

What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?

Why did God judge the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and what can we learn from this, according to Genesis 18:16-33 and 19:1-29?

What is the role of faith in the midst of suffering, according to Job 13:15-16?

How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?

How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)