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Catholicity

Dear little friend,

Catholicity is a big word that means "universal." It comes from the word "Catholic," which is a type of church. The Catholic Church has many different people from all over the world who follow its teachings and worship together.

Catholicity means that the teachings of the Catholic Church are for everyone, no matter where they come from or what language they speak. This is because the church believes that its teachings are true and good for everyone in the world.

So, when we talk about catholicity, we mean that the Catholic Church is open to everyone, and its teachings are for everyone, no matter where they come from or what they believe. This is why the Catholic Church is sometimes called the "universal" church.

I hope that helps you understand what catholicity means. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me!
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