Marks of the Church- Real life and Bible Verses

A group of high school students attend Adoration every week, praying for their classmates and asking God to help them grow in virtue. They notice how prayer changes their attitudes and relationships.

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A Catholic mission school in Kenya and one in the U.S. both teach the same faith and celebrate the same sacraments, even though their languages and cultures are different.

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A parish celebrates Baptisms every month, welcoming new members into the life of grace that begins their journey toward holiness.

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St. Carlo Acutis devoted his short life to helping others encounter Jesus through the Eucharist and kindness—his example continues to inspire teens worldwide to live for Christ.

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During World Youth Day in Lisbon (2023), youth from every continent gathered with Pope Francis to celebrate Mass, showing the Church’s global unity and mission to all nations.

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Catholic Relief Services responds to an earthquake in Turkey, helping anyone in need—Christian, Muslim, or non-religious—because the Church’s care is universal.

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Pilgrims visit Lourdes, France, seeking healing and conversion through prayer, confession, and the waters where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette.

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Catholics around the world recite the same Nicene Creed at every Sunday Mass, professing one faith in one God, no matter what language it’s spoken in.

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The Creed itself was developed by the early Church Fathers and affirmed by the Apostles’ successors in the first councils, preserving the faith passed down through the generations.

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During the Chrism Mass that same week, the bishop blesses the holy oils with his priests, showing his role as a successor to the Apostles who strengthens and sends them forth.

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