marks of the church
TRANSCRIPT
This is the sole Church of Christ, which in the Creed we profess to be one, holy, catholic
and apostolic. These four characteristics, inseparably linked with each other, indicate
essential features of the Church and her mission. The Church does not possess them of
herself; it is Christ who, through the Holy Spirit, makes his Church one, holy, catholic,
and apostolic, and it is he who calls her to realize each of these qualities.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 811
ONE
The Church is one
because she is
united in one Faith,
Worship, and
Governance.
HOLY The Church is holy
because her founder
is God, and she is
animated by the
Holy Spirit.
CATHOLIC The Church is universal, in time,
space, and membership.
APOSTOLIC The Church is apostolic because
she is founded on the Apostles.
The Four Marks of the Church
CHURCH
Addressees: Second year students
Subject Area: Christian Living
Subject Matter: The Church
Features:
Concise
Specific
Simple
Comprehensible
Learning Activities:
Essay writing
Individual or group presentations
Recitations