Nature of the Church #2
1.  What are the three attributes of the Church? 

   Authority: the Pope and bishops in union with him may teach, sanctify and govern

   Infallibility: the Holy Spirit keeps the Magisterium from erring when teaching  
      matters of faith and morals

   Indefectibility: the Church will exist continuously until the end of time. 

2.  How is the Mystical Body of Christ organized? 
    
  
    Head: Christ
  
    
    Body: baptized believers in heaven, purgatory and on earth
   
   
    Soul: Holy Spirit
    
  
    Life: grace
    
  
    Mother: Blessed Virgin Mary
     
 
    Patron or Guardian: St. Joseph
   
   
    Protector/Defender: St. Michael the Archangel 

3. How does one separate from the true Church?

    Heresy: openly rejecting or doubting a clearly defined truth of the Church

      Apostasy: openly rejecting the entire Christian faith

      Schism: opening rejecting the lawful authority of the Church, especially the              Pope.