The Second Mark: Holy

How is the Church Holy? The Holiness of the Church is attributed to three reasons:

1. The Church is Holy because of her origin.
2. The Church is Holy because of her mission. 
3. The Church is Holy because of her destination. 

The Catholic Church was instituted by Christ and carried on from the twelve Apostles. Jesus Christ is God, and since God is all-good and can only allow goodness to come into being, His Church must share in His goodness. Christ commissioned His Apostles to teach, sanctify, and govern. The Church continues her mission today throughout the world, shepherding her flock until Christ's return at the end of time.