Ecumenism Flashcards
Syllabus: Describe the impact of Christian ecumenical movements in Australia: - the National Council of Churches - NSW Ecumenical Council
1
Q
What is Ecumenism
A
a movement among Christian churches to promote restoration of unity among all Christians
2
Q
What is the National Council Of Churches? (NCCA)
A
A formation of the main protestant churches which were contemplating reunion - they formed in 1946
3
Q
What were the 5 dimensions of the “Australian churches: covenanting togeth”
A
- general committment to common prayer, intersession & exploration of common beliefs
- commitment to the shared use of resources
- commitment to common mission + ministry
- commitment to common sacraments
- commitment to ordained ministries
4
Q
Why was the NSW ecumenical council formed?
A
to support Christian churches to commit to ecumenical dialogue
5
Q
What was the impact of the NCCA and ecumenical council
A
- contributed to dialogue that exists between denominations
- provide authoritative voice for Aus. Christian community
