The Church as the People of God is made up of which group?

The Church as the People of God is made up of which group?

• A. The bishops
• B. The baptized believers
• C. The saints
• D. The clergy

Answer: (B)

Being part of the Church as the People of God means belonging to the whole community formed by baptism. The baptized believers include every Christian who has been washed in baptism—lay people, priests, and bishops alike—sharing in God’s life and the Church’s mission. The term focuses on the unity of all members, not just those in leadership or a special group of holy people. Clergy are part of the Church, and saints are holy Christians, but the phrase People of God specifically refers to the entire baptized community.

Being part of the Church as the People of God means belonging to the whole community formed by baptism. The baptized believers include every Christian who has been washed in baptism—lay people, priests, and bishops alike—sharing in God’s life and the Church’s mission. The term focuses on the unity of all members, not just those in leadership or a special group of holy people. Clergy are part of the Church, and saints are holy Christians, but the phrase People of God specifically refers to the entire baptized community.