and divine. That is her mystery‚ which only faith can accept. In the Profession of Faith‚ the Nicene Creed‚ we profess that we believe in one‚ holy‚ catholic and apostolic Church. These are referred to as the Four Marks of the Church. In this second session we are going to focus on the Church as catholic and apostolic. Definitions: Catholic: The word “catholic” comes from the Greek terms kata holos‚ which means “according to the whole”. Catholic means universal. The Catholic Church is
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Ordination‚ and Roman Tryptych- Meditations. As said before‚ Pope John Paul II had exclusively cared for his people. He had presided at one hundred thirty-eight beautification ceremonies and forty eight canonization ceremonies. During the Second Vatican Council he had played a significant role. All his papers and presentations had continued to enrich the Church. His articles had much interest in his theological and philosophical ideas. As the 283rd successor of the Apostle Peter‚ he was a very charismatic
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A Thomasian Accountant Viewpoint Reaction on the Article “Is Thomistic Philosophy Relevant in Seminary Formation?” Cl. Marc Will R. Lim‚ SDB It gives me hard time to react on an article written by someone whom I perceived belongs to the rule makers‚ standard bearers and theory setters. Having graduated from a Pontifical University run by Dominicans and with a degree afar from the course which subjects everything to critical reflection‚ I found myself on the verge of completely adhering. But
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and Non-Catholics and other religions‚ in order to help continue this transition of peace. The Nostra Aetate declaration condemned discrimination and persecution‚ and specifically denounced anti-semitism. The Nostra Aetate declaration of the Second Vatican Council set in motion a dynamic that continues to shape the modern Church. It is intended to be a teaching about the relation of the Church to people who belong to other religious traditions‚ with particular attention paid to Jews‚ Moslems‚ Hindus
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Education curriculum of CEAP members based on a standard that revolves around the foundations of the Catholic Faith. The schools are the partners of parents in this role of providing a healthy and vibrant catholic environment to the young. The Second Vatican Council through the Declaration Gravissimum Educationis has provided a framework for the Congregation for Catholic Education to issue a circular to all presidents of Bishops’ conferences on Religious Education in schools. This circular asserts that
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1958. All these factors aided to his mindset in which the effects would be present through his impact of humanising the role of Pope‚ increasing Interfaith Dialogue and Ecumenism‚ involving the Church into modern affairs and also the instigation of Vatican II. It is through these contributions and the impact brought upon as a
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Celibacy for priest. Compass Evert‚ J Gaine.M. Tthe state of the Priesthood”. ibid pp 246-255 Geary.A.‚ (2015).Lifelight home study courses Greeley‚ A. (2004). Priests. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Winter‚ M. (1986). Whatever happened to Vatican II Swenson‚ D CARA services. (2012)Frequently requested Church statistics. Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate.[Online] Available at: http://cara.georgetown.edu/CARAServices/requestedchurchstats.html Accessed on 05/04/15 Celebrate priesthood
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Gaudium et Spes is probably the most controversial of the Vatican II documents‚ with the exception of Dignitus Human. It is considered as a pastoral constitution; it comments on the ever-changing cultural scene. According to Fr Robert‚ proponents consider Gaudium et Spes as the canon within the canon‚ however‚ he disagrees with this view because he ppppoint out that Gaudium et Spes should be read in the light of Lumen Getum. Fr Robert also pointed that for tractors Gaudium et Spes is the source of
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Protestant Reformation 1517‚ when Luther published The Ninety-Five Theses‚ Counter-Reformation initiated by the Council of Trent and spearheaded by the new order of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) t (1545–1563) Ecclesiastical or structural reconfiguration Religious orders Spiritual movements 1. Political dimensions Such reforms included the foundation of seminaries for the proper training of priests in the spiritual life and the theological traditions of the Church The Waldensian
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Family: Work and Rest The NEED to BALANCE WORK and REST in FAMILY LIFE 7th World Meeting of Families‚ May 30 – June 2‚ 2012 in Milan‚ Italy Pope Benedict XVI called for a healthier balance between work and rest. The natural rhythms of work and recreation are essential to family life A proper understanding of rest and recreation would help to restore family life In our time‚ unfortunately‚ WORK – excessive competitiveness motivated by the quest for success and the view to
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