11 ecumenical councils Flashcards
defined christ had both a human will and a devine will
Constantinople III
added to the Nicene Creed and affirmed the divinity of the Holy Spirit
Constantinople I
stipulated that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the father and the son (Filioque); established rules for papal elections
lyons II
defined papal infallibility in matters of faith and morals
Vatican I
Promulgated the Nicene creed defined the divinity of Christ and set the day for the celebration of Easter
Nicaea I
Further define Christ as a person of the Blessed Trinity and declares the blessed virgin Mary the mother of God
Ephesus
Made mandatory the long standing universal practice of celibacy for priest condemned the tempering in Papal elections by emperors safeguarded the families in positions of soldiers on crusades to the holy land
Lateran I
Affirmed transubstantiation is the explanation for Christ real presence in the Eucharist discuss the crusades mandated the Easter duty where by Catholics are obligated to go to confession at least once a year and to receive the Eucharist at least once during the Easter season
Lateran IV
The longest of all ecumenical council’s taking place under five different popes define church teachings in areas of Scripture tradition Original Sin justification the sacraments the Eucharist and the variations of the saints
Trent
Issued reforms and doctrinal statement on the church the role of the laity in the church as the people of God the liturgy ecumenism religion freedom divine revelation scripture in the teaching authority the bishop set in motion the reform of the liturgy of the mass
Vatican II
defined the devine and human natures of christ
Chalcedon