The word “Church” comes to us from the Greek work “Ecclesia” which means “gathering”. So, by definition, the Church is people and not a building. 

As God’s People, we find our truest identity in the gathering for Eucharist.  The most authentic result of the celebration of Eucharist, the Mass, is Apostolic Action.  Coming together as God’s people socially is part of this Eucharistic celebration.