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The Church, in obedience to Jesus Christ's command, preaches the Gospel only to foreign missionaries.
False
The term 'Catholic' as used in the text refers to the inclusivity of all who believe in Jesus Christ as the Risen Incarnate Son of God.
True
The Church's catholicity is uniform and consistent across different cultures, customs, and appearances in each place it is established.
False
The Church is welcoming, accepting, and bearers of wholeness, as Jesus welcomed everyone, especially outcasts and sinners.
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Study Notes
The Church and Its Mission
- The Church is the Body of Christ, with Christ as its Head, and all individuals are called to belong to it.
- The Church is commissioned to spread the Gospel worldwide, possessing the Spirit of Christ and holiness.
Characteristics of the Church
- The Church is welcoming, accepting, and bearers of wholeness, just like Jesus who welcomed everyone, especially outcasts and sinners.
Catholicity of the Church
- The Church is called "Catholic" because it is inclusive of all who believe in Jesus Christ as the Risen Incarnate Son of God.
- Catholicity is about unanimity in love and unity of truth.
- The Church's catholicity is not uniform, as it takes on different cultures, customs, and appearances in each place it is established.
Liturgical Traditions and Cultural Expressions
- The Church's rich liturgical traditions and cultural expressions are part of its glory.
- These traditions and expressions help purify and strengthen authentic Christian messages.
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Test your knowledge of the Catholic Church's mission and the call to spread the Gospel with this quiz. Explore topics such as the New People of God, the commission to evangelize, the Spirit of Christ, holiness, catholicity, and the Church's obedience to Jesus Christ's command.
