Church
Where do we find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church?
We find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church in the Apostles' Creed.
Who founded the Church?
Jesus Christ founded the Church.
How long will the Holy Spirit dwell in the Church?
The Holy Spirit will dwell in the Church until the end of time.
What is prayer?
Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God.
How many kinds of prayer are there?
There are two kinds of prayer: mental prayer and vocal prayer.
What are the chief marks of the Church?
The chief marks of the Church are four: It is one, holy, catholic or universal, and apostolic.
Why did Jesus Christ found the Church?
Jesus Christ founded the Church to bring all men to eternal salvation.
What is meant by "the communion of saints" in the Apostles' Creed?
By "the communion of saints" is meant the union of the faithful on earth, the blessed in heaven, and the souls in Purgatory, with Christ as their Head.
What is a sacrament?
A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.
What is mental prayer?
Mental prayer is that prayer by which we united our hearts with God while thinking of His holy truths.
What are the chief attributes of the Catholic Church?
The chief attributes of the Catholic Church are authority, infallibility, and indefectibility. They are called attributes because they are qualities perfecting the nature of the Church.
How is the Church enabled to lead men to salvation?
The Church is enabled to lead men to salvation by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost, who gives it life.
Who sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in the Church?
God the Father and God the Son sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in the Church.
What is the sacrament of Penance?
Penance is the sacrament by which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through the absolution of the priest.
What is vocal prayer?
Vocal prayer is that prayer which comes from the mind and heart and is spoken by the lips.
What is meant by the authority of the Catholic Church?
By the authority of the Catholic Church is meant that the Pope and the bishops, as the lawful successors of the apostles, have power from Christ Himself to teach, to sanctify, and to govern the faithful in spiritual matters.
When was the dwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Church first visibly manifested?
The dwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Church was first visibly manifested on Pentecost Sunday, when He came down upon the apostles in the form of tongues of fire.
What does the indwelling of the Holy Spirit enable the Church to do?
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit enables the Church to teach, to sanctify, and to rule the faithful in the name of Christ.
What is the Holy Eucharist?
The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received.
Why do we pray?
We pray:
First, to adore God, expressing to Him our love and loyalty;
Second, to thank Him for His favors;
Third, to obtain from Him the pardon of our sins and the remission of their punishment;
Fourth, to ask for graces and blessings for ourselves and others.
What is meant by the infallibility of the Catholic Church?
By the infallibility of the Catholic Church is meant that the Church, by the special assistance, of the Holy Ghost, cannot err when it teaches or believes a doctrine of faith or morals.
What is the Church?
The Church is the congregation of all baptized persons united in the same true faith, the same sacrifice, and the same sacraments, under the authority of the Sovereign Pontiff and the bishops in communion with him.
How do we know that the Catholic Church is the one true Church established by Christ?
We know that the Catholic Church is the one true Church established by Christ because it alone has the marks of the true Church.
What happened when Our Lord said: "This is My Body...this is My Blood?"
When Our Lord said, "This is My Body," the entire substance of the bread was changed into His body; and when He said, "This is My Blood," the entire substance of the wine was changed into His blood.
Why is the Our Father the best of all prayers?
The Our Father is the best of all prayers because it is the Lord's Prayer, taught us by Jesus Christ Himself, and because it is a prayer of perfect and unselfish love.