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bishops
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Successors of the apostles who have received the fullness of the priesthood. They are the spiritual leaders of Christians in their dioceses (geographical areas). They alone can ordain men to the priesthood and to the office of bishop. United with the Pope, they are the official teachers of the faith in the world.
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Communion of Saints
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The relationship that exists between all of the members of the Church, whether they are in Heaven, in purgatory, or on Earth. Those in Heaven pray for us and help us in our needs. They also pray for those in purgatory. The souls in purgatory pray for us too. We can help them by our own prayers on their behalf. Belief in it is quite ancient in the Church, going back to the times of the apostles. The word "saint" here means anyone who is in the state of sanctifying grace.
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four marks of the Church
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One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic
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hierarchy
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The order of authority in the Church. The bishops united under the Pope as the true successors of Saint Peter and the apostles form it in the Church. It is their duty to teach the faith, govern Christians in their dioceses, and administer the sacraments.
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Mystical Body of Christ
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A name for the Church. It reminds us that we are all united to Jesus and to one another just as the various parts of the human body are united to form one person. This way of looking at the Church reminds us that we are a close community of believers and that everyone must do his part in bringing Jesus and the gospel to the world.
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People of God
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A title for the Church. It reminds us that the Church is a visible community of people who are chosen by God to be his own. All baptized Christians belong to it.
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pilgrim Church
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Another title for the Church. It reminds us that we are people who are on a spiritual journey to the Kingdom of God. It reminds us that life on Earth is only a temporary thing, and that Heaven is our true home.
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Pope
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The visible leader of the Church and supreme teacher of the Catholic faith. He receives his authority from Christ as a successor of Saint Peter. All Catholics are obliged to respect and obey him as the representative of Christ for the whole Church.
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twelve apostles
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The 12 men whom Jesus chose at the beginning of His public ministry. Judas, however, was replaced by Matthias. Their mission was to build the Church after the descent of the Holy Spirit. They were prepared for this by three years of close friendship with Jesus, who instructed them in His teachings. Their leader was Saint Peter, the first Pope. They were the first bishops of the Catholic Church.
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