Sensus Fidei
glossary_termA supernatural appreciation of the faith ( sensus fidei ) shown by the universal consent in matters of faith and morals manifested by the whole body of the faithful under the guidance of the Magisterium
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Catechism Passages
Passages ranked by relevance to Sensus Fidei, from most closely related outward.
§92
CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN
"The whole body of the faithful. . . cannot err in matters of belief. This characteristic is shown in the supernatural appreciation of faith (Sensus Fidei) on the part of the whole people, when, from the bishops to the last of the faithful, they manifest a universal consent in matters of faith and morals." 55