Faith & Life Grade 8 · Chapter 1 · Christ’s Abiding Presence
The Communion of Saints: One Family
When we say “I believe in the communion of saints,” we mean that all who belong to Christ form one family, whether on earth, in purgatory, or in heaven, and they help one another (CCC 954-959).
Explore the idea
Read each description and decide which part of the one Church it describes.
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Discuss the connection
Death does not break the family of the Church. Who are the people you can pray for, and which saints can you ask to pray for you?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 8, Chapter 1 (“Christ’s Abiding Presence”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
How to use this tool
Watch this short walkthrough to see how to use this tool in class.