Vatican II- key documents and changes

Question 1

What are the Vatican II documents?

Answer 1

documents which set out key changes to the Church

Question 2

What is Der Verbum ‘Word of God’?

Answer 2

Bible reading was not a big part of Catholic life before this document, but afterwards, Catholic Christians are now encouraged to read the Bible and use it as a focus in prayer.

Question 3

What is a piece of evidence about Der Verbum?

Answer 3

“The Word of the Lord is alive and powerful” - Hebrews

Question 4

What is Sacrosanctum Concilum ‘Worship’?

Answer 4

Before this document, Mass was said in Latin. Now, Mass now said in the local language of an area so people can understand. The altar and priest also moved to face the congregation.

Question 5

What is a piece of evidence about Sacrosanctum Concilium?

Answer 5

“Throw open the windows of the church”- Pope John XXIII

Question 6

What is Lumen Gentium ‘Light of the People’?

Answer 6

Before this document, Catholics did not openly evangelise in the community. Catholics are now encouraged to ‘spread the good news’ in a respectful way and play a more active role in serving people.

Question 7

What is a piece of evidence about Lumen Gentium?

Answer 7

“Go and make disciples of all nations” - Gospels

Question 8

What is Gaudium Et Spes ‘Joy and Hope’?

Answer 8

Before, Catholics were encouraged to see themselves as different from other Christians and to not mix with them. Now, there is more of a belief that all Christians are united in their belief of Jesus and that Catholics should work with other Christians for Christian unity.

Question 9

What is a piece of evidence about Gaudium Et Spes?

Answer 9

“Love thy neighbour” - Gospels