Lesson 11: The Catholic Church

78. Who founded the Catholic Church?

Jesus Christ founded the Catholic Church.

79. Why did Jesus Christ found the Church?

Jesus Christ founded the Church to teach, govern, and sanctify all men until the end of time.

80. What is the Catholic Church?

The Catholic Church is the society of all the faithful baptized in Christ, united under one head, the Pope, to worship God and save their souls.

81. Is the Catholic Church the true Church?

Yes, the Catholic Church is the true Church because it was founded by Jesus Christ and has His promise to remain with it forever.

82. How do we know that the Catholic Church is the true Church?

We know that the Catholic Church is the true Church because it has the four marks: it is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.

83. What are the chief marks of the Church?

The chief marks of the Church are that it is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.

84. What is meant by the unity of the Church?

By the unity of the Church is meant that all its members profess the same faith, have the same sacrifice and sacraments, and are united under one head, the Pope.

85. What is meant by the holiness of the Church?

By the holiness of the Church is meant that it has the means of making its members holy, and many of them have become saints.

86. What is meant by the catholicity of the Church?

By the catholicity of the Church is meant that it is universal, teaching all nations and existing in all ages.

87. What is meant by the apostolicity of the Church?

By the apostolicity of the Church is meant that it was founded by the Apostles and continues their teaching and mission through their lawful successors.