This is a lesson about the structure and purpose of the Church. It emphasizes the equality and diversity of the faithful within the Church, the role of the hierarchy (bishops, priests, and deacons), and the unique vocation of the laity. The lesson also defines the different types of consecrated life within the Church, including the religious life, consecrated virgins, and secular institutes. Finally, it explains the concept of the Communion of Saints, which refers to the unity of all members of the Church, both living and deceased, in their shared faith and participation in the sacraments.
