Unit 3

Question 1

What is the second Vatican council

Answer 1

1962-1965 in saint Peters Basilica in the Vatican

• They wrote four documents all about the changes that would follow

Question 2

What is the Sacrosanctum Concilium

Answer 2

Mass could be said in local language

Laity (non-priests could give out communion and read at mass).

Question 3

What is the Dei Verbum

Answer 3

Scripture (bible and tradition are equally important, the Gospels are of particular importance, the bible is the word of God, written by humans and inspired by HS)

Question 4

Lumen Gentium

Answer 4

Non Christians and even atheist can
achieve salvation
- The people of the Church are as important as priests to carry on Jesus’ work

Question 5

Gaudium et Spes

Answer 5

Important Catholics work with other Christian
denominations for better world.
- Important that we work with science and technology to understand God