The refrain of a popular Spanish hymn proclaims, "I am the Church, you are the Church, we are the Church." With this as a keynote, Hosffman Ospino draws on the deep conviction among Hispanic Catholics that they are called to be the Church-
locally, nationally, and globally-and provides a basic introduction to the nature and mission of the Church.

In La Iglesia, the Church's origin, structure, history, and mission are explored in light of the experience of Hispanic Catholics
in the United States. Ospino explains what every Hispanic Catholic in the United States needs to know about being part of the People of God, connecting his message to the everyday experience of people in their families and faith communities.

Part of the Ave Maria Press Recursos para el ministerio hispano series, La Iglesia is perfect for lay ministers, catechists, people in the RCIA, and leaders of small faith communities. While many Spanish-language resources are imported from other countries, this book emerges from the pastoral reality of Hispanic Catholics in the United States.