10.2.3

Question 0

Why the church as the communion of saints is important for Catholics:

Answer 0

Teaching of the creeds and the catechism

Gives Catholics direct contact with the official saints

Allows prayers to be offered for the dead so that those in purgatory can ascend to heaven

All Christians are equally important; all are joined and can pray for one another

Question 1

What does ‘the communion of saints’ mean:

Answer 1

Death does not separate Christians. All members of the church are joined together.

Christians on earth can offer prayers through the official saints

Catholics can pray for the dead as they are still part of the communion of saints

Christians on Earth can have comfort and support from the prayers of dead Christians