1. The Church Lives Today
Grade 2, Chapter 23

2. Catholics Belong to Parish Communities
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Catholics Belong to Parish Communities

3. Bishops Lead and Serve the Church
Key Words:
Pastor: The priest who leads and serves the parish.
Bishops: Leaders of the Church who carry on the work of the apostles.
Diocese: An area of the Church led by a bishop.
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Archbishop Gregory; Bishop Zarama; Bishop Talley
Bishops Lead and Serve the Church

4. The Pope is the Leader of the Church
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Pictured: Saint Peter’s Square in Rome and Pope Francis
The Pope is the Leader of the Church

5. The Church is in Every Part of the World
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The Church is in Every Part of the World