OC | Question 53

53. What do you believe concerning “the holy catholic church”?

I believe that the Son of God through his Spirit and Word,154 out of the entire human race,155 from the beginning of the world to its end,156 gathers, protects, and preserves for himself a community chosen for eternal life157 and united in true faith.158 And of this community I am159 and always will be160 a living member.

^ 154. John 10:14-16; Acts 20:28; Rom. 10:14-17; Col. 1:18
^ 155. Gen. 26:3b-4; Rev. 5:9
^ 156. Isa. 59:21; 1 Cor. 11:26
^ 157. Matt. 16:18; John 10:28-30; Rom. 8:28-30; Eph. 1:3-14
^ 158. Acts 2:42-47; Eph. 4:1-6
^ 159. 1 John 3:14, 19-21
^ 160. John 10:27-28; 1 Cor. 1:4-9; 1 Pet. 1:3-5
^ 160. undefined