Faith & Life Grade 7 · Chapter 11 · Jesus Founds His Church
Militant, Suffering, Triumphant
The Mystical Body of Christ includes everyone united to Christ: those on earth, those being purified in purgatory, and the saints in heaven. Traditionally, these are called the Church Militant, Suffering, and Triumphant.
Explore the idea
Read each description and decide which part of the Church it describes. Then discuss how the three help one another.
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Discuss the connection
Who in heaven can you ask to pray for you? Who in purgatory can you pray for this week?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 7, Chapter 11 (“Jesus Founds His Church”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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