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THE CHURCH: A MYSTERY AND A SACRAMENT

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THE CHURCH: A MYSTERY AND A SACRAMENT

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Mystery and Sacrament

These are two terms that we need to unlock before we can proceed toward gaining a fuller understanding of the nature of the church and its mission.

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We understand that the church is a mystery

We say that church is a mystery because its origin, ongoing life and final goal involve the very self of the triune God-Father, Son,HolySpirit.

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We understand that the church is a sacrament

Sacrament means a sacred symbol. To say that the church is sacrament means that the church is a visible or concrete symbol of the Risen Christ’s presence in our world. When others look at us, the church, they should see reflected in us the risen Christ Himself-his teachings and values


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