The Second Vatican Council Flashcards
What are the three main changes that occurred in VII?
Mass changed from Latin to vernacular
Leith plays prominent role in the mass
Church becomes more accepting of other faiths
What are the four main constitutions in religion?
The constitution on the sacred Liturgy
Dogmatic constitution on the Church
Dogmatic constitution on Divine Revelation
Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the modern world
What does Liturgy mean?
Relating to the mass
What does Dogma mean?
A set of principles laid down by the Church as truth
What is revelation?
Truth or knowledge revealed by God/the way God makes himself know to us
What does Pastoral mean?
Caring for the wellbeing/souls of others
What is Latin for The constitution on the sacred Liturgy
Sacrosanctum concilium
What is the Latin for Dogmatic constitution on the Church
Lumen gentium
What is the Latin for Dogmatic constitution on Divine Revelation
Dei Verbum
What is the Latin for Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the modern world?
Gaudium et Spes
What is the main topic of Pastoral constitution on the church in the modern world?
Overview of the Church’s teachings about humanities relationship to society
What’s the main topic of Dogmatic constitution on the Church?
Focused on Catholics belief about the church
What is the main topic of Dogmatic constitution on Divine Revelation
Focused on relationships between traditions and the bible
What is the main focus of The constitution on the second Liturgy
Reform on church services to ensure more participation from leity
