The Church is the assembly of those who believe in Jesus, who are baptized, and who are in communion with the Pope. The Church has four characteristics, namely:
One:
There is only one true Church, as Jesus said to Peter: "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church" (Matthew 16:18).
Holy:
The Church is holy because she is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Catholic:
The Church is Catholic because she is universal, meaning is present in all nations.
Apostolic:
The Church is apostolic because she is founded on the Apostles.
The Church is also called Roman because St.Peter died and was buried in Rome, and because Rome is the residence of the Pope.
The Communion of saints is the community of all Christians who are in the grace of God, either on Earth, Purgatory, or Paradise.
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