Voice of the Magisterium Dominus Iesus - CDF (2000) Part 4-6: #16-23
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Mar 5, 2025 Delve into the intricate relationship between Christ and the Church, exploring concepts like the unicity of the Church and the role of 'subsists in.' Understand the distinction between ecclesial communities and true churches, and learn how the Kingdom of God extends beyond the visible Church. The discussion also addresses the Church's necessity for salvation and the complex relationship with other religions, acknowledging their genuine elements while rejecting indifferentism. This thought-provoking dialogue emphasizes the importance of proclaiming truth and conversion.
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Church And Christ Are One Salvific Whole
- The Church and Christ form an inseparable 'whole Christ' where the Church shares Christ's salvific fullness.
- Therefore Catholics must believe the unicity of the Church founded by Christ, which finds its fullness in the Catholic Church.
Meaning Of 'Subsists In' Clarified
- 'Subsists in' means the Church of Christ continues fully only in the Catholic Church while elements of sanctification exist outside her.
- Those elements derive their efficacy from the fullness of grace entrusted to the Catholic Church.
Which Christian Bodies Are 'True Churches'
- Churches with apostolic succession and a valid Eucharist are true particular churches present and operative in Christ.
- Ecclesial communities without valid episcopate or Eucharist are not 'churches' in the proper sense, though baptized members share imperfect communion.
