In the Nicene Creed, we profess, “We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostol…
July 27, 2023
In the Nicene Creed, we profess, “We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church”: these are the four marks of the Church. They are inseparable and intrinsically linked to each other. Our Lord Himself in founding the Church marked it with these characteristics, which reflect its essential features and mission. Through the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Church fulfills these marks.
The words one, holy, catholic and apostolic are often called the four marks of the Church.
