Liturgy Changes
In what language was the Mass said before Vatican II?
Latin?
What did Vatican II emphasize as the mission of laypeople in the Church?
active participation in the Church’s mission?
With what group of non-Catholic Christians did Vatican II encourage dialogue?
Protestants
What did Vatican II declare should never be forced upon anyone?
religious belief
What term menas to allow the Church to be renewed and refreshed
Aggiornamento
What language was permitted for the Mass after Vatican II?
the vernacular (the local language)?
What roles were laypeople allowed to take on during Mass after Vatican II?
lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion?
What Vatican II document promoted respect for non-Christian religions?
Nostra Aetate?
What Vatican II document called for the Church to be involved in social issues such as poverty and human rights?
Gaudium et Spes
What key term means to return to the source
Resourcement
How did the position of the priest change during Mass after Vatican II?
facing the people instead of facing the altar (ad orientem)?
In what type of Church activity did Vatican II encourage lay leadership?
parish councils and social justice initiatives?
What did Vatican II recognize as present in other Christian denominations and world religions?
elements of truth and holiness
What fundamental human right did Vatican II state that governments should protect?
freedom of religion
Constitution
What part of the Mass became more interactive after Vatican II, allowing laypeople to participate more?
the Liturgy of the Word and responses from the congregation?
Who did Vatican II state was called to holiness, not just priests and nuns?
all baptized Christians
What term refers to efforts to unite all Christians after Vatican II?
ecumenism
With what group did Vatican II encourage the Church to work in order to promote peace and justice?
secular (non-religious) organizations and governments
Vernacular
What musical change after Vatican II encouraged more community participation?
the inclusion of modern hymns and local music instead of only Gregorian chant?
What concept describes the Vatican II teaching that laypeople should actively spread the faith?
the universal call to evangelization?
What was one major goal of inter-religious dialogue encouraged by Vatican II?
promoting mutual understanding and respect between different faiths
What did Vatican II encourage Catholics to engage with rather than withdraw from?
modern culture and the contemporary world
What term means to announce and implement formally a new teaching
promulgate