The quote is the first sentence of CCC 1260. It is helpful to read the rest of the paragraph.
scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1260.htm
Yes, I am well aware of the confusion regarding Jesus as being the only person capable of reconciling all of humanity with divinity. Obviously, this is connected to the necessity of a visible Catholic Church on earth with Jesus Christ as its head. As we know, Jesus works through the Catholic Church which is His Mystical Body.
The above does not mean that Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are limited or restricted in any way. Please see post 419 for the companion paragraphs.
To answer this comment from post 419. “The Church doesn’t “add” anything nor does it “draw out” from Scripture. Those terms are misleading–although I doubt you meant them to be so.” Post 419 is not mine…
In Church language there is a difference between “add” and “draw out from Scripture”. An explanation of this is found in CCC 65-67. In addition to CCC 66, it is important to read the cross-reference in the margin which is CCC 94, the first paragraph therein. Note that this first paragraph refers back to CCC 66.
One of the contemporary difficulties with the concept of “draws out a teaching from Scripture” is that not every Catholic is familiar with the protocol of the visible society of the Catholic Church on earth. It is this working of protocol regarding properly defining and duly proclaiming Catholic doctrines which makes CCC 66 possible.
An interesting topic for another thread might be the protocol of the Catholic Church in regard to teaching Divine Revelation.
Currently I am studying answers to OP Itwin’s posts on the concept that there is only one Church and it is made up of all those who call Christ Lord. In my humble opinion, there is a relationship between the necessity for one established visible Church and infallibility of doctrines which was the initial issue of this thread. Most likely, the paragraphs cited above will be part of my presented argument.
