Paragraph 2. THE CHURCH – PEOPLE OF GOD, BODY OF CHRIST, TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The unity of Christ and the Church, head and members of one Body, also implies
the distinction of the two within a personal relationship. This aspect is often
expressed by the image of bridegroom and bride. the theme of Christ as
Bridegroom of the Church was prepared for by the prophets and announced by John
the Baptist.²³⁴ The Lord referred to himself as the
“bridegroom.”²³⁵ The Apostle speaks of the whole Church and
of each of the faithful, members of his Body, as a bride “betrothed”
to Christ the Lord so as to become but one spirit with him.²³⁶ The
Church is the spotless bride of the spotless Lamb.²³⁷ “Christ
loved the Church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify
her.”²³⁸ He has joined her with himself in an everlasting covenant
and never stops caring for her as for his own body:²³⁹

PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

SECTION TWO I. THE CREEDS
- CHAPTER THREE I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
  - Article 9 “I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH”
    - Paragraph 2. THE CHURCH – PEOPLE OF GOD, BODY OF CHRIST, TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team