The Catholic Church

The Church is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. During His lifetime, Jesus Christ gathered many followers to Him.

In particular, He chose an inner circle of twelve disciples, called the apostles. Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with the twelve apostles. Catholics believe that the apostles (and their successors, the bishops of the Church) were given their authority by Jesus (Matthew 18: 18).

The founding of the Church was completed with the sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

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