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Clear all filtersBaltimore Catechism · Lesson 11, question 121
All are bound to belong to the Church, and he who knows the Church to be the true Church and remains out of it cannot be saved.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 122
The attributes of the Church are three: authority infallibility, and indefectibility.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 123
By the authority of the Church I mean the right and power which the Pope and the bishops, as the successors of the Apostles, have to teach and to govern the faithful.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 124
By the infallibility of the Church I mean that the Church cannot err when it teaches a doctrine of faith or morals.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 125
The Church teaches infallibly when it speaks through the Pope and the bishops, united in general council, or through the Pope alone when he proclaims to all the faithful a doctrine of faith or morals.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 126
By the indefectibility of the Church I mean that the Church, as Christ founded it, will last till the end of time.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 127
These attributes are found in their fullness in the Pope, the visible Head of the Church, whose infallible authority to teach bishops, priests, and people in matters of faith or morals will last till the end of the world.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 128
The Church has four marks by which it may be known: it is One; it is Holy; it is Catholic; it is Apostolic.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 129
The Church is One because all its members agree in one faith, are all in one communion, and are all under one Head.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 130
The Church is Holy because its founder, Jesus Christ, is holy; because it teaches a holy doctrine; invites all to a holy life; and because of the eminent holiness of so many thousands of its children.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 131
The Church is Catholic or universal because it subsists in all ages, teaches all nations, and maintains all truth.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 132
The Church is Apostolic because it was founded by Christ on His Apostles, and is governed by their lawful successors, and because it has never ceased, and never will cease, to teach their doctrine.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 133
These attributes and marks are found in the Holy Roman Catholic Church alone.Read the source passage →
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Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 134
The Church derives its undying life and infallible authority from the Holy Ghost, the spirit of truth, who abides with it forever.Read the source passage →
Baltimore Catechism · Lesson 12, question 135
The Church is made and kept One, Holy, and Catholic by the Holy Ghost, the spirit of love and holiness, who unites and sanctifies its members throughout the world.Read the source passage →