10.2.2

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Why the Church as the Body of Christ is important for Catholics:

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How the church is described in the New Testament and Catechism

Explains the importance of the mass by sharing consecrated host at communion

Shows how Christians can continue the helping and teaching work of Jesus

Shows how Christians can perform different tasks and yet be a unity

Question 1

What does ‘the church as the Body of Christ’ mean:

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All Christians carry on Christ’s work on Earth

Work of Christ on Earth did not finish with the Ascension; Jesus lives on through Church

Through baptism, Christians become part of the church and so part of Body of Christ

All Catholics receive the Body of Christ during mass, which joins them with all Christians