934. How can one explain the communion of goods in the Church? (CCC 947) One can explain the communion of goods in the Church in three steps:
(1) Christ and all the faithful form one Body since they are governed by one and the same Spirit.
(2) In a body the good of one member is communicated to all others.
(3) Thus: In the Church the good of each, especially of Christ, is communicated to all others.

935. What two closely linked meanings does the term “communion of saints” have? (CCC 948) The term “communion of saints” has the meaning of:
1. communion in spiritual goods (Latin: sáncta)
2. communion among holy persons (Latin: sáncti).

936. When are the two meanings of “communion of saints” proclaimed in Holy Mass? (CCC 948) The two meanings of “communion of saints” are proclaimed in Holy Mass by the celebrant in most Eastern liturgies during the elevation of the holy Gifts before the distribution of Communion: “Sáncta sánctis !” (“God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people).

937. In what five ways is the communion in spiritual goods expressed? (CCC 949-953) The communion in spiritual goods is expressed through communion:
1. in the Faith
2. of the sacraments
3. of charisms
4. of possessing everything in common
5. in charity.

938. What is the locus classicus for the first disciples’ communion in spiritual goods? (CCC 950) The locus classicus for the first disciples’ communion in spiritual goods is Acts 2.
Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of the bread and the prayers.”

939. Why can the expression “communion” be applied to all sacraments? (CCC 950) The expression “communion” can be applied to all sacraments, because they unite the faithful with one another and bind them to Jesus Christ.

940. Why do charisms contribute to the communion in spiritual goods? (CCC 951) Charisms contribute to the communion in spiritual goods, because they are special graces among the faithful of every rank that serve for the common good and the building up of the Church.

941. Why does charity contribute to the communion in spiritual goods? (CCC 953) Charity contributes to the communion in spiritual goods, because the least of our acts done in charity redounds to the profit of all.

942. What are the three states of the communion of the Church of heaven and earth? (CCC 954) The three states of the communion of the Church of heaven and earth are:
1. the militant Church on earth (Latin: ecclésia mílitans)
2. the suffering Church in purgatory (Latin: ecclésia púrgans)
3. the triumphant Church in heaven (Latin: ecclésia triúmphans).

943. How is the union of the living with the faithful departed reinforced? (CCC 955) The union of the living with the faithful departed is reinforced by an exchange of spiritual goods.

944. In what triple way do the saints in heaven help the Church? (CCC 956) The saints in heaven help the Church:
1. by fixing her more firmly in holiness
2. by interceding for her
3. by proffering the merits that they acquired on earth.

945. For what two reasons do we cherish the memory of the saints? (CCC 957) We cherish the memory of the saints in order:
1. to be more closely united with Christ
2. to have an example for our Christian life.

946. For what two reasons should we pray for the dead? (CCC 958) We should pray for the dead, because it helps them and because if we do so they will pray for us.