the second vatican council Flashcards
What was the second Vatican counsel and why was it called?
The second Vatican council the 21st acumen soul council of the Roman Catholic Church was called by pope John to modernize the church and bring about operational changes
What were some of the changes Introduced during the second vatican council
Changes included a shift in language of the mass to the vernacular, encouraging, direct participation in the mass, allowing more musical instruments, and reducing the fast before communion
What is nostra aetate and how did it impact the Catholic churches approach to other religions
Nostra aetate a declaration from Vatican to transformed the Catholic churches approach to non-Christian religions, promoting respect and understanding
What are the main points summarized in the declaration nostra aetate
The declaration emphasizes the unity of all peoples origin and return of God acknowledges respect for Muslims, reject blaming Jews for Jesus’s death and condemns discrimination based on race, religion or colour
Define sacred in the context of the second Vatican Council
Sacred is described as set apart, indicating the separation of the human world inquiring about the divine world
What do ecumenism and interfaith dialogue mean in the context of a Catholic churches activities?
ecumenism = efforts of Christians to find common ground with Christians of other denominations.
Interfaith dialogue = Christian, seeking commonality with other religions, fostering, understanding, and cooperation
