The Doctrine of God the Sanctifier

The Church

The Foundation of the Church by Christ

#130 The Church was founded by the God-Man Jesus Christ.

The Purpose of the Church

#131 Christ founded the Church in order to continue His work of redemption for all time.

The Hierarchical Constitution of the Church

#132 Christ gave His Church an hierarchical constitution.

#133 The powers bestowed on the Apostles have descended to the bishops.