Introduction Flashcards
Canon law is not _____, find in what book?
Canon Law is not LITURGICAL LAW, see rites
What basic questions does Canon Law deal with?
Validity and Liceity
What is Validity?
A quality of an action which determines that the action has its intended juridic effect
For every sacrament where must be present certain requirements - what are they?
matter and form
Define Juridic Act
an act that changes ones status in the Church. Also changes their RIGHTS and OBLIGATIONS.
An invalid action has ________
no juridic effect
Define liceity
Obeying the law, following the law
Worship in the Church 3 points:
- in the name of the Church
- by persons lawfully deputed
- through acts approved by authority
Christian worship is an exercise of the
common priesthood of the faithfil
Christian worship proceeds from and is based on
FAITH
At baptism we receive the gifts of
Faith, hope and love
Sacred ministers should strive to arouse and enlighten _____ especially through the ________
FAITH, through the MINISTRY of the DIVINE WORD
The church is the sacrament of
unity
Who celebrates the liturgical action?
the CHURCH. Never private actions.
Who has the authority over sacred liturgy?
the Holy See
Conf. of Bishops prepare translations of liturgical books into the vernacular and published them _____ from the __ __
recognition from the holy see
The _______ is competent to issue liturgical norms
Diocesan Bishop
Local Ordinaries
Diocesan Bishop and Vicar General
The Church exercies the sanctifying office through: 3 pts
prayers, works of penance and works of charity
The ____is responsible that prayers and other pious and sacred exercises are in harmony with the norms of the Church
local ordinary