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Catechism› 2.The Celebration of the Christian MysteryPart 2› 1.The Sacramental EconomySection 1› 1.The Paschal Mystery in the Age of the ChurchChapter 1› 2.The Paschal Mystery in the Church’s SacramentsArt. 2› I.The Sacraments of ChristI.

CCC 1116

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Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, Cf. Lk 5:17; 6:19; 8:46. which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant.

In the Compendium: Q224· Q225

Read the full chapter 1. The Paschal Mystery in the Age of the Church ¶1077–1134

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