Scriptural Images and Marks

• Mystery

  • Triune God, the Father, Son, and Spirit.
  • The Church is a mystery due to its origin and goal.
• Sacrament

  • Concrete symbol of the Risen Christ's presence.
• Scriptural Images

  • People of God
  • Body of Christ
  • Temple of the Holy Spirit
  • Kingdom of God in Process
• Scriptural Mark

  • The Church is One,
  • Holy,
  • Catholic (all embracing, universal), and
  • Apostolic.
• • The mission is to proclaim and establish among all people the Kingdom of Christ and of God.
• The Church

  • More than an institution.
  • Mystery that is simultaneously human and divine.
• • "Universal Sacrament of Salvation" for all the world.