the 16 documents of the vatican council ii

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Lesson 11 Renewal Movements in the Church

Second Vatican Council an ecumenical council held at the Vatican City, the first such council since

1870 and the only second since the sixteenth century Council of Trent initiated by Pope John XXIII in

1962-1965. According to him, the Church was badly in need of hat he called aggionamento or

updating. it aims to carry out reforms in the Church

The Vatican was supported by 16 documents consisting of4 constitution; 9 Decrees and 3 Declarations.

Constitution- Document of the highestauthority, issued by the Pope, or by a Church Council with the

Popes approval pertaining to our characteristic of a doctrine or code or beliefs accepted as

authoritative. When used to proclaim a Church dogma , called a Dogmatic Constittion. When used for

pastoral teaching, called a Pastoral Constitution.

Decree- A doctrinal or disciplinary act of an ecumenical council. An administrative act applying or

interpreting articles of canon law deciding what is to be done or to take place

Declarations - The document or instrument containing such statement or proclamation on a particular

basis that is emphatic & explicit.

Some changes brought by VATICAN II Council

change in liturgical language (from Latin to the vernacular)

reformulation of sacramental rituals

ecumenical openness toward other Christian Churches

stress on the collective responsibility of bishops in the mission of the Church

adopt the Gospel to diverse cultural traditions

reformation of priestly educationpartial acceptance of diversity in theology & local practices

more acute concern for political and social issues especially where moral question are involved

The 16 Documents of the Vatican Council II

DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH ( LUMEN GENTIUM )(LG)

promulgated by His Holiness Pope Paul VI on November 21, 1964

-it describes more fully the nature of the Church as the People of God and redefines its

mission.

DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE DIVINE REVELATION (DEI VERBUM (DV))


- it defines the Scripture and Tradition as the main source of faith and Gods revelation

PASTORAL CONSTITUTION ON THE CHRH IN MODERN WORLD(GAUDIUM ET SPES) (GS)

promulgated by His Holiness Pope Paul VI on December 7, 1965

- it describes the mutual relationship of the Church and the World.


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CONSTITUTION ON THE ON THE SACRED LITURGY (SACROSANCTUM CONCILUM) (SC)


- it describes the liturgical renewal as focus of communal piety an worship

DEGREE ON THE MEANS OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION ( INTER MIRIFICA) (IM)


-it describes the uses of media to promote faith and values

DEGREE ON ECUMENISM (UNITATIS REDINTEGRATIO) (UR)


- Its principal concern is the restoration of unity among all Christian

DEGREE ON THE CATHOLIC OF THE EASTERN RITE (ORINTALIUM ECCLESIARIUM)

promulgated by His Holiness Pope Paul VI on November 21 1964

-it recognizes diversity of Rites but retaining the tradition.

DEGREE ON THE BISHOPS PASTORAL OFFICE IN THE CHURCH )(CHRISTUS DOMINUS)(CD)

promulgated by His Holiness Pope Paul VI on October 28, 1965

-it speaks of collegiability of bishop in sharing authority with the pope

DEGREE ON THE PRIESTLY ) (OPTATAM TOTIUS)(OT)


-it calls for evaluation of seminary curricula and priestly training

DEGREE ON THE MINISTRY AND LIFE OF THE PRIEST (PRESBTERORUM ORDINIS)


- it calls to integrate life with work and spirituality among the priests

DEGREE ON APOSTOLATE ON THE LAITY (APOSTOLICAM ACTUOSITATEM )(AC)


-it calls the laity to holiness and involved them in the Church to bring the Gospel to the world

DEGREE ON THE MISSIONARY ACTIVITY OF THE CHURCH (AD GENTES)(AG)


-it speaks of the missionary work of all Christians

DEGREE ON THE APPROPRIATE RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS LIFE (PERFECTAE CARITATIS )(PC)


-It calls the religious to renew and examine their life in conformity to the gospel values.

DECLARATION ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (GRAVISSIMUM EDUCATION)(GE)



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It upholds the value of education and efforts to develop the mind and every Christian.

DECLARATION ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (DIGNITATIS HUMANAE )(DH)


-It stresses the role of Conscience as the norm of morality, dignity and right of the human

person.

DECLARATION ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE CHURCH TO NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGION (NOSTRA

AEATATE)(NA)

promulgated by His Holiness Pope Paul VI on October 28, 1965 by Pope Paul VI

-It encourages Christian unity and Respect for other beliefs.