Papal Players
This pope dubbed the term "Aggiornamento"
Who is Pope John XXIII?
The title of this Constitution means "Light of the Peoples" in Latin
What is Lumen Gentium?
This is the document that addressed the Church's relationship with non-Christian religions, including Judaism.
What is Nostra Aetate?
This term refers to the most authoritative type of Vatican II document, very foundational
What is a constitution?
Vatican II opened on this date and in this church
What is October 11, 1962 and St. Peter's Basillica
This Pope did not convene Vatican II, but they saw it through to its conclusion in 1965
Who is Pope Paul VI?
This constitution reformed the liturgy and called for more "full, conscious, and active" participation by the laity
What is Sacrosanctum Concilium?
The council encouraged this movement (a concept) to restore unity among all Christians, referring to Protestants and Orthodox Christians as "separated brethren."
What is ecumenism?
This term is used for Vatican II documents that provide practical applications of the council's teachings, a specific order
What is a decree?
Vatican II consisted of this number of sessions
What is 4?
This person did not attend Vatican II and was known as its "Absent Father"
Who is St. John Henry Newmann
This Constitution affirmed the importance of Tradition and Scripture.
What is Dei Verbum?
The council's emphasis on human dignity and freedom of conscience was affirmed in this declaration on religious liberty.
What is Dignitatis Humanae?
This type of document is a specific instruction on a particular issue or relationship, a simple statement
What is a declaration?
These two important people did not actually attend the council, but rather followed along through reports.
Who are Popes John XXIII and Paul VI?
This future Pope initially supported Vatican II, but later criticized it
Who is Pope Benedict XVI?
This Constitution addressed the Church in the modern world.
What is Gaudium et Spes?
A Protestant observer at the council described the pre-Vatican II view of Roman Catholicism as containing "nothing worthwhile in the Protestant position," before the council began exercising this practice with other denominations.
What is dialogue?
This Italian term, meaning "bringing up to date," was used by Pope John XXIII to describe the council's goal
What is aggiornamento?
These other non-Catholic groups were invited to attend the council (Need all 3)
Who are Protestants, Orthodox, and other non-Catholic Christians?
This Pope convened the previous ecumenical council, Vatican I (NOT IN PRESENTATION!)
The doctrine of collegiality, emphasizing the shared authority of the Pope and bishops, was a key theme in this constitution.
What is Lumen Gentium?
This decree stated that ecumenism should be everyone's concern
What is Unitatis Redintegratio?
A specific meeting within the larger council. This is a working session where participants debate and discuss ideas not that different from committees in Congress
What is a General Congregation?
Pope John Paul XXIII used these two phrases in explaining the purpose of Vatican II. One relates to reformation instead of condemnation, and the other relates to revitalization.
What is "Medicine of Mercy" and "A New Pentecost"?