Marks of the Catholic Church

This mark means "universal"

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

All baptized people are part of the Church and the Church possesses the means of salvation.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

The founder of the Church is Jesus Christ, who brought us back to God and make us into the family of God.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

The pope and bishops are the successors of the apostles.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

The Church is united in the Holy Spirit, who dwells in those who believe.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

All members of the Church are called to holiness.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

The mission of the Church is to proclaim Christ to the entire human race.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

Just as God is united in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit so also is the Church united (many members united as the Church)

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

The Church lives in union with Jesus Christ, the source of all holiness.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

All who believe are united in the body of Christ.

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic