Catechism of the Catholic Church

Share this paragraph of the Catechism:

To Catechism home page

Paragraph:

1989 The first work of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conversion, effecting justification in accordance with Jesus' proclamation at the beginning of the Gospel: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." ³⁸ Moved by grace, man turns toward God and away from sin, thus accepting forgiveness and righteousness from on high. "Justification is not only the remission of sins, but also the sanctification and renewal of the interior man. ³⁹

Move forward or back a paragraph: Previous | Next

Where this paragraph appears in the Catechism:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

»

PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

»

SECTION ONE: MAN'S VOCATION LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

»

CHAPTER THREE: GOD'S SALVATION: LAW AND GRACE

»

ARTICLE 2: GRACE AND JUSTIFICATION

Notes for the above paragraph:

38 Mt 4:17.

39 Council of Trent (1547): DS 1528.

English Translation of the Cathechism of the Catholic Church for the United States of America © 1997, United States Catholic Conference, Inc.

To Catechism home page