Contemporary Catholicism

Fellowship in the Catholic Church
In the introduction to the Smalcald Articles, Luther’s strong position regarding the Catholic Church provokes a discussion of fellowship principles. Luther was arguing for a clear confession and a clear separation from falsehood. Most of us are familiar with our synod’s teaching on fellowship. But where does the Roman Catholic Church stand on that issue? Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1997), we will let the Catholic Church speak for itself.