152. Which is the one true Church established by Christ?
The one true Church established by Christ is the Church.
153. How do we know that the Catholic Church is the one true Church established by Christ?
We know that the Catholic Church is the one true Church established by Christ because it alone has the of the true Church.
154. What do we mean by the marks of the Church?
By the marks of the Church we mean certain clear by which all men can recognize it as the true Church founded by Jesus Christ.
155. What are the chief marks of the Church?
The chief marks of the Church are four: It is , , or universal, and .
156. Why is the Catholic Church one?
The Catholic Church is one because all its members, according to the will of Christ, the same faith, have the same sacrifice and sacraments, and are united under one and the same visible head, the .
157. Why is the Catholic Church holy?
The Catholic Church is holy because it was by Jesus Christ, who is all-holy, and because it teaches, according to the will of Christ, holy , and provides the means of leading a holy , thereby giving holy members to every age.
158. Why is the Catholic Church catholic or universal?
The Catholic Church is catholic or universal because, destined to for all time, it never fails to fulfill the divine to teach all nations all the truths revealed by God.
159. Why is the Catholic Church apostolic?
The Catholic Church is apostolic because it was founded by Christ on the and, according to His divine will, has always been governed by their lawful .
160. How do we know that no other church but the Catholic Church is the true Church of Christ?
We know that other church but the Catholic Church is the true Church of Christ because no other has these four marks.