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Based on the biblical sources, the writings of the II Vatican Council and the theological literature the article’s aim is to present the elementary factors, which decide about our membership within the Christ’s Church and consequently about the capabilities of being saved. Among others they are: the personal relationship of faith with Christ and resulting from it the attitude of love towards the needy. The last one is vital, because it opens the possibility of salvation for those who, for various reasons, do not believe in Christ or God and are not part of Christ’s Church. Moreover, it emphasises the irreplaceable role of the Church, which becomes reliable support for everyone who within the human community is moving towards salvation. Even though it is possible to find salvation outside the visible structures of the Church, for someone who is an active member of the Church, not only with the flesh but with the heart, the road towards salvation seems to be much easier and more reliable. Therefore, it is significant that every member of the Church pays attention in order to build up his/her bonds with the Church, and equally the Church should continue the missionary activity and try to reach out to those who do not belong to it as yet, to offer them good saving instruments with which it has been equipped.