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Describe what Catholic life was like in the 1950’s in schools

• Focus on discipline and religious education, often led by nuns and priests.

• Daily prayers and catechism, regular Mass attendance.

• Strict behaviour codes with common disciplinary measures.

• Emphasis on community and shared faith among students.

Describe what Catholic life was like in the 1950’s in society

• Central aspect of Catholic life with traditional practices.

• Mass celebrated in Latin, often with limited understanding.

• Solemn atmosphere with brief homilies.

• Active community involvement through parish events.

Describe what Catholic life was like in the 1950’s in the church

• Mass primarily in Latin, highlighting solemnity and tradition.

• Weekly attendance served both spiritual and social purposes for families.

• Priests acted as key authority figures in the community.

• Church activities included picnics and fundraisers, strengthening community ties.

What were some challenges the Catholic church was facing in the 20th century?

• Atheism

• How to improve evangelisation and catchesis

• How to involve the laity in the church

• How to implement Second Vatican Council changes

define secularism

the principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.

Who was Pope John XXII?

• Papal Leadership: Pope John XXIII (1958-1963) is known for convening the Second Vatican Council to modernize the Church.

• Legacy: He was admired for his warmth and compassion, and he was canonized as a saint in 2014.

Why was the second vatican council needed?

The church needed to be able to resonate with the modern world, and face the 3 challenges (lowered attendance and secularism, the sex abuse scandals and the changing social and political views)

what were the Second Vatican Council’s goals.

Spiritual Renewal, Christian Unity, Engagement w modern world, Accessibility of the doctrine.

ecumenism

a movement towards Christian unity

What were the THREE types of documents produced by the Second Vatican Council?

Constitutions, Decrees, Declarations.

define laity

nonclergy member of the church

define catechesis

a way of teaching religion, normally from a book

what is the second Vatican council?

An ecumenical council, called in 1962 to address the church’s role in the modern world. It was the first council in 400 years since the council of Trent.

how was religious life impacted by the vatican council?

• Reformation of Religious Orders: Encouraged religious communities to revise norms and focus on community life, promoting a more participatory structure.

• Restoration of the Permanent Diaconate: Allowed married men to be ordained as deacons, recognizing diverse vocations and enhancing local service

how was the role of laity impacted by the vatican council?

• Active Participation: Emphasized the integral role of laypeople in the Church's mission, encouraging their involvement in ministries and decision-making.

• Liturgical Reforms: Introduced vernacular languages in Mass, fostering greater engagement and a sense of community among congregants.

how was ecumenism impacted by the vatican council?

• Openness to Other Faiths: Acknowledged God's grace outside the Catholic Church, promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation.

• Formal Ecumenical Dialogues: Launched initiatives for discussions with other Christian denominations, focusing on understanding and unity.

define curia

vatican administrative offices and personnel

define ecumenical council

assembly of the world’s Catholic bishops called by the pope to teach and guide the catholic church

what is reconciliation?

strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. - reconciliation australia

Give me an example of a government policy that was used to suppress first nations peoples

Overview of the NSW Aborigines protection act 1909, let the aborigines protection board control where they lived, and worked.

what is the purpose of missions?

terra nullius meaning

land belonging to no one

what is the assimilation policy?

was the reason for stolen generation, erasing first nations culture