It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and transmitted through Sacred Tradition, forming part of the coherent unity of Christian teaching. Canon Law designates a defined doctrinal reality within the Catholic faith that arises from divine revelation and is authoritatively interpreted by the Church’s Magisterium. In catechetical instruction, canon law 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. The theological articulation of canon law developed over centuries through the reflection of the Fathers, the decrees of ecumenical councils, and the pastoral life of the Church.
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