Catechism of The Catholic Church #77
77 "In order that the full and living Gospel might always be preserved in the Church the apostles left bishops as their successors. They...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #963
963 Since the Virgin Mary's role in the mystery of Christ and the Spirit has been treated, it is fitting now to consider her...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #464
464 The unique and altogether singular event of the Incarnation of the Son of God does not mean that Jesus Christ is part God...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #679
679 Christ is Lord of eternal life. Full right to pass definitive judgement on the works and hearts of men belongs to him as...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #253
253 The Trinity is One. We do not confess three Gods, but one God in three persons, the "consubstantial Trinity". The divine persons do...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #1440
1440 Sin is before all else an offense against God, a rupture of communion with him. At the same time it damages communion with...
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2293
2293 Basic scientific research, as well as applied research, is a significant expression of man's dominion over creation. Science and technology are precious resources...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #1203
1203 The liturgical traditions or rites presently in use in the Church are the Latin (principally the Roman rite, but also the rites of...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #486
486 The Father's only Son, conceived as man in the womb of the Virgin Mary, is "Christ", that is to say, anointed by the...
Catechism of The Catholic Church #144
144 To obey (from the Latin ob-audire, to "hear or listen to") in faith is to submit freely to the word that has been...