136. What is the Church?
The Church is the of all baptized persons united in the same true , the same , and the same , under the authority of the Sovereign and the bishops in communion with him.
137. Who founded the Church?
Jesus Christ the Church.
138. Why did Jesus Christ found the Church?
Jesus Christ founded the Church to bring all men to eternal .
139. How is the Church enabled to lead men to salvation?
The Church is enabled to lead men to salvation by the of the Holy Ghost, who gives it .
140. When was the dwelling of the Holy Ghost in the Church first visibly manifested?
The dwelling of the Holy Ghost in the Church was first visibly manifested on Sunday, when He came down upon the in the form of tongues of .
141. How long will the Holy Ghost dwell in the Church?
The Holy Ghost will dwell in the Church until the of time.
142. Who sent the Holy Ghost to dwell in the Church?
the Father and God the Son sent the Holy Ghost to dwell in the Church.
143. What does the indwelling of the Holy Ghost enable the Church to do?
The indwelling of the Holy Ghost enables the Church to , to , and to the faithful in the name of Christ.
144. What is meant by teaching, sanctifying, and ruling in the name of Christ?
By teaching, sanctifying, and ruling in the name of Christ is meant that the Church always does the of its Divine Founder, who remains forever its Head.