When I studied Ecclesiology, I remember the division of the Chruch Triumphant (those in heaven), Church Militant (us striving to get to Heaven) and Church Suffering (souls in purgatory).

I recently (within the last few years) read a Church document where this division was rephrased with more modern terminology. I did a search and haven't found this new terminology. Does anyone know the new terminology used to express the three divisions of the Church?

God bless, Hollis

-- Hollis (catholic@martinsen.com), May 17, 2003

Answers

The Catechism speaks of those who are pilgrims on earth; those who are being purified; and those who are in glory.

-- Paul (PaulCyp@cox.net), May 17, 2003.

Easy enough. Thanks.

-- Hollis (catholic@martinsen.com), May 18, 2003.