Catechism of the Catholic Church §1119 — excerpt
Forming "as it were, one mystical person" with Christ the head, the Church acts in the sacraments as "an organically structured priestly community." Through Baptism and Confirmation the pRiestly people is enabled to celebrate the liturgy, while those of the faithful "who have received Holy…
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Also cites: LG 11 · Pius XII, Mystici Corporis (1943) · LG 11 # 2
