Peter is the rock on which the church is built

“You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church." (Matthew 16:18)

After the resurrection, Jesus spoke to His disciples

“Go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days even to the consummation of the world” (Mark 16:15).

From Christ’s words it is evident that He intended to establish a church that would proclaim His teachings until the end of the world. It is the means for us to grow in knowledge and love of God.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (or CCC) is the official teachings of the Catholic Church. A shorter version, the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, was published in 2005. The text is in twelve languages on the Vatican website.

The divine element of this church is holy... but its members on earth are still striving with God’s help to become holy.

Peter denied knowing Jesus… Judas betrayed Him… most others deserted Him… and we have all sinned. There have always been dissensions and scandals… yet millions of Christians have remained faithful.



The secular press frequently overlooks the contributions of the Church through history to disciplines as diverse as education, science, philosophy and art.

Thousands of schools including universities were founded by the Church. Similarly countless hospitals, nursing homes, as well as those for the poor and elderly were established by religious orders of sisters and brothers.

The Catholic Church builds and operates schools and hospitals throughout the world to help the poor and the sick. The Church had sisters and doctors working with the suffering and the dying before the rest of the world acknowledged the seriousness of the HIV problem in Africa.

The self-sacrifice and generosity of countless priests, sisters, brothers and generous Catholic lay people have helped to make our world a better place.

Our church’s teachings embody a deep respect for the dignity of every person, including the elderly and the unborn. The guarantee of right guidance is ensured by Christ’s promise to send the Holy Spirit to guide His church.

The same church Jesus started 2000 years ago is still here today.

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