Faith is the foundation of our spiritual life and the necessary condition for salvation. However, Catholics believe that good works, performed through the power of grace informing our free choices, are an integral element of the Christian life. It is in this context - through the gift of gratuitous grace - that our good works can be called meritorious.
Go Deeper
- Catechism on Faith and Works
- The Church's Teaching on Justification
- Catholic.com: Works and Merit
