Catechism #136-143

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.

• The Church is all those who proclaim to be Christian

Who founded the Church?

Why did Jesus Christ found the Church?... Jesus Christ founded the Church to bring all men to _ _

How is the Church enabled to bring all men to salvation?

• The Church is enabled by the people who agree to follow the teachings

• The Church is enabled to lead men to salvation by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost, who gives it life.

When was the dwelling of the Holy Ghost in the Church first visibly manifested?

How long will the Holy Ghost dwell in the Church? Until...

Who sent the Holy Ghost to dwell in the Church?

• God the Father

• Peter

• Paul

• An angel

What does the indwelling of the Holy Ghost enable the Church to do?

• To change with the times and adjust to different people's opinions and feelings

• The indwelling of the Holy Ghost enables the Church to teach, to sanctify, and to rule the faithful in the name of Christ.