Roman Catechism 11.45

Chapter 11 — Part I: The Creed — Article IX: The Holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints

Section 45. She is also called universal, because all who desire eternal salvation must cling to and embrace her, like those who entered the ark to escape perishing in the flood.. This (note of catholicity), therefore, is to be taught as a most reliable criterion, by which to distinguish the true from a false Church.