Paragraph 4. CHRIST’S FAITHFUL – HIERARCHY, LAITY, CONSECRATED LIFE

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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Neighboring particular Churches who share the same culture form ecclesiastical
provinces or larger groupings called patriarchates or regions.⁴¹³ The
bishops of these groupings can meet in synods or provincial councils. “In
a like fashion, the episcopal conferences at the present time are in a position
to contribute in many and fruitful ways to the concrete realization of the
collegiate spirit.”⁴¹⁴

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 4. CHRIST’S FAITHFUL – HIERARCHY, LAITY, CONSECRATED LIFE

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team