It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and transmitted through Sacred Tradition, forming part of the coherent unity of Christian teaching. The theological articulation of ecclesiology and salvation history developed over centuries through the reflection of the Fathers, the decrees of ecumenical councils, and the pastoral life of the Church. In catechetical instruction, ecclesiology and salvation history serves not merely as an abstract principle but as a lived reality shaping sacramental life, moral formation, and prayer. The Church consistently teaches that this doctrine must be interpreted within the harmony of faith and reason, avoiding reductionism or distortion. Ultimately, it contributes to the sanctification of the faithful and the building up of the Mystical Body of Christ.
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