(ii) Describe Catholic teaching on the nature of the Church.

Question 1

 Catholics believe that the Church is one, holy, catholic and
apostolic.
o One – there is only one Church and all those who believe in
Christ and are baptised are members of it.
o Holy – the members of the Church are saved by Christ and are
therefore set aside (made holy) and will receive eternal life
after they die.
o Catholic – the Church is universal and the same in all times
and places
o Apostolic – the Church was founded by the apostles and
bishops are their successors.