Decree on priestly training second vatican council on. The reception of vatican ii lamb, matthew l levering. Apostolicam actuositatem is the second vatican councils decree on the apostolate of the laity. The first vatican council was convened in 1869 and ended in 1870, an ecumenical council of the roman catholic church, and one of the most important events in her historical development since the council of trent. Philosophy and the priesthood philosophy and the priesthood hill, john 19790401 00.
Priesthood and the second vatican council by bishop george. Decree on priestly training optatam totius proclaimed by his holiness, pope paul vi on october 28, 1965 animated by the spirit of christ, this sacred synod is fully aware that the desired renewal of the whole. This is a common feature of many of the ecumenical councils which have preceded it, but there is one thing about vatican ii which made it unique. Proclaimed by his holiness, pope paul vi on october 28, 1965.
Priests were seen as onedimensional figures responsible for administering the sacraments. Approved by a vote of 2,318 to 3 of the bishops assembled at the council, the decree was promulgated by pope paul vi on 28 october 1965. The 16 documents in this text are without commentary or additional documentation, and in inclusive language. Proclaimed by his holiness, pope paul vi on october 28. An ecumenical council is a meeting of the bishops of the church to discuss matters of church doctrine and practice. The gift of the priestly vocation congregation for the. Decree on priestly training optatum totius 1965 decree on the ministry and life of priests presbyterorum ordinis 1965 papal documents. Nostra aetate, declaration on the relation of the church to nonchristian religions, 1965. Decree on the apostolate of the laity apostolicam actuositatem. The second ecumenical council of the vatican, commonly known as the second vatican council or vatican ii, addressed relations between the catholic church and the modern world. This simply sets forth basic principles to guide the.
Vatican ii free download as powerpoint presentation. Decree on mission activity of the church ad gentes, 1271965 decree on ministry of priests presbyterorum ordinis 1271965 pastoral constitution on the church in the modern world gaudium et spes 1271965 download of all documents in zip format 386 kb the documents of the ii vatican council in german. Pope john xxiii started vatican ii in 1962 and it lasted until 1965, when pope paul vi ended it. While the world which this council addressed is mostly gone, the underlying. Optatam totius 21 shows the council bishops had their thinking caps on. Optatam totius decree on priestly training proclaimed by pope paul vi on october 28, 1965 second vatican council. It was the twentyfirst ecumenical council of the catholic church and the second to be held at saint peters basilica in the vatican. Decree on priestly training paperback january 1, 1965 by second vatican council author. The article focuses on second vatican council s optatam totius, the decree on the training of priests, and its impact on priestly formation. Basilica di san pietro in vaticano publication date 1965 topics catholic church publisher. Perfectae caritatis, optatam totius, presbyterorum ordinis rediscovering vatican ii. Decree on priestly training, optatam totius ot, 28 october 1965.
Decree on priestly training optatam totius proclaimed by his holiness pope paul vi on october 28, 1965 animated by the spirit of christ, this sacred synod is fully aware that the desired renewal of the whole church depends to a great extent on the ministry of its priests. That a comprehensive pastoral character should mark every aspect of seminary formation is clearly stated in the second vatican council decree on the training of priests optatam totius vatican council ii. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. There must be a closer connection between seminary training and the pastoral situation. Program of priestly formation fifth edition mafiadoc. The preliminaries were surrounded by the closest secrecy. Animated by the spirit of christ, this sacred synod is fully aware that the desired renewal of the whole church depends to. The second vatican council reformed liturgical practices, embraced new ideas with regard to the lay communitys role in the church, and allowed for alteration of existing church buildings while encouraging new designs for future churches. Decree on priestly training optatum totius 1965, the second vatican council sought to renew the churchs life and and the publication of the decree on missionary world conditioned by the mass media. Commitment of the church to man on the road to our homeland in heaven ph 3, 20, in the field of. Animated by the spirit of christ, this sacred synod is fully aware that the desired renewal of the whole church depends to a great extent on the ministry of its priests. Pope paul vi, encyclical letter on the celibacy of priests sacerdotalis coelibatus 1967. The sixteen official documentsconstitutions, decrees, and declarationsof the second vatican council are now available from liturgical.
This decrees aim is to add new elementswhich correspond to the constitutions and decrees of this sacred council and to the changed conditions of our times preamble and forming the future priests of christ in the spirit of the renewal promoted by this sacred synod. Gravissimum educationis, declaration on christian education. The meaning of the second vatican council has been fiercely contested since before it was even over, and since its completion has seen a battle for the soul of the church. Optatam totius 12 gives the bishops the choice of determining additional training beyond seminaries. The document program of priestly formation fifth edition was developed by the committee on priestly formation of the united states conference of catholic bishops usccb. Since priestly training, because of the circumstances particularly of contemporary society, must be pursued and perfected. It recommended that seminaries pay attention to the spiritual, intellectual and disciplinary formation necessary to prepare priesthood students to become good pastors. Pastoral care in health as a challenge to the church is briefly outlined in the decree on priestly training optatam totius of the second vatican council. Pope paul vi, encyclical letter on the celibacy of priests sacerdotalis coelibatus 1967 pope john paul ii, postsynodal apostolic exhortation on the formation of priests in the circumstances of the. The conciliar and postconciliar documents, dublin, dominican publications, 1975, pp. Opening prayer from vatican council ii diocese of rockford. The introduction to optatam totius, the decree on the training of priests, opens with the vatican councils admission that the desired renewal of the whole church depends in great part upon a priestly ministry animated by the spirit of christ and it solemnly affirms the critical importance of priestly training. The council, through the holy see, was formally opened under the pontificate of pope john xxiii on 11 october 1962 and was closed under pope paul vi on the solemnity of.
Give us light and strength to know your will, to make it our own, and to live it in our lives. Second vatican council optatam totius decree on priestly. Pastoral care in health as a challenge to the church. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Priesthood and the second vatican council by bishop. Concilium oecumenicum vaticanum secundum, informally known as vatican ii addressed relations between the roman catholic church and the modern world. It thus concerns forming priests having the spirit of vatican ii.
The history, significance and weaknesses of the decree are discussed. Decree on mission activity of the church ad gentes divinus, 1271965 decree on priestly training optatum totius 10281965 decree on priestly training optatam totius,1965. Constitutions, declarations and decrees council vatican sec. The 16 documents of the second vatican council ewtn. Second vatican council, decree on the training of priests optatam totius. The council, through the holy see, was formally opened under the pontificate of pope john xxiii on 11 october 1962 and was closed under pope paul vi on the solemnity of the immaculate conception on 8. Perfectae caritatis, decree on renewal of religious life. This course is not the same as the pastoral course which is to be undertaken immediately after ordination, spoken of in the decree on priestly training, oct. Priests are members of a presbytery in union with a bishop, and with him serve the building up of christs body. Approved 2,318 to 3 and promulgated by pope paul vi on 28 october 1965. The conciliar and postconciliar documents, dublin, dominican publications, 1975. Priesthood and the second vatican council by bishop george thomas nearly 50 years ago, the fathers of the second vatican council issued a groundbreaking document on the catholic priesthood.
Approved 2,321 to 4 and promulgated by pope paul vi on 28 october 1965. Pope pa ul vi in his papal decree optatam totius no. Documents of the second vatican council series by second. The council, through the holy see, formally opened under the pontificate of pope. Blogs and columns church documents for priestly formation second vatican council documents. It was approved by a vote of 2,340 to 2 of bishops assembled at the council, and promulgated by pope paul vi on 18 november 1965. As early as the end of the year 1864, pius ix had commissioned t. Perfectae caritatis, optatam totius, presbyterorum ordinis rediscovering vatican ii confoy, maryanne on. This assembly, invoked by pope john xxiii, met to discuss matters of faith and church discipline. Second vatican ecumenical council, decree on the formation of priests, optatam totius 28. Decree on the ministry and life of priests presbyterorum ordinis 1965.
The duty o f fostering vocations per tains to the whole. It was already noted in the second vatican council, and is felt strongly throughout the whole church. The second ecumenical council of the vatican, or vatican ii, was the twentyfirst ecumenical council of the roman catholic church. Documents of the second vatican council establish a normative understanding of the presbyteral office. Declaration on christian education gravissimum educationis. Priests group wants significant change in priest formation. A sequel to vatican ii, the reception of vatican ii shows how the council has been received and interpreted over the course of the more than 50 years since it concluded. Please click button to get optatam totius book now. Optatam totius decree on priestly training proclaimed by. Decree on renewal of religious life perfectae caritatis 10281965 decree on renewal of religous life perfectae caritatis, 1965. Church documents on priestly formation catholic online. Pdf an analysis of the lay participation to vocation. Apostolicam actuositatem is the second vatican council s decree on the apostolate of the laity. Pastoral care in health as a challenge to the church core.
It will also underline the debate that the council fathers had inside and out of st. The second vatican council was the first council of the church called whose purpose was not to deal with doctrinal controversy, but rather it concerned itself mostly with pastoral issues. Dec 20, 2005 optatam totius 12 gives the bishops the choice of determining additional training beyond seminaries. Educational viewpoints of the second vatican council. Decree on the adaptation and renewal of religious life perfectae caritatis.
Decree on priestly training optatum totius 1965, the second vatican council sought to renew the churchs life and and the publication of the decree on missionary world. Program of priestly formation united states conference. Gravissimum educationis, declaration on christian education, 1965. Over 2000 patriarchs, cardinals, residing bishops, abbots, male heads of religious orders, and other nominated persons participated each autumn in the four year. Decree on the appropriate renewal of the religious life perfectae caritatis, oct. The title is latin for apostolic activity, which is from the first line of the decree, as is customary with significant catholic documents. They concede the degreed young priest is still a work in progress. Optatam totius decree on the training of priests orientalium ecclesiarum. The eighth document issued by the second vatican council, on october 28, 1965, was the decree on priestly training optatam totius.
Dec 21, 2015 decree on priestly formation optatam totius, oct. Since they are identified in the plural, it may be that national conferences or regional or provincial groups would make these determinations. Second vatican council simple english wikipedia, the. Opening prayer we stand before you, holy spirit, conscious of our sinfulness, but aware that we gather in your name. Perfectae caritatis, decree on renewal of religious life, 1965. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it.
The decree optatam totius requires that educators in seminaries be prepared in sound doctrine, suitable pastoral experience and special training in spirituality and teaching methods. Optatam totius, the decree on priestly training, is a document which was produced by the second vatican council. Decree on the pastoral office of bishops in the church. Optatam totius, decree on priestly formation, october 28, 1964j.
Second vatican council, dogmatic constitution on divine revelation, nov. Concilium oecumenicum vaticanum secundum, informally known as vatican ii addressed relations between the roman. Decree on the uptodate renewal of religious life perfectae caritatis decree on the life and ministry of priest presbyterorum ordinis decree on the training of priests optatam totius before the council. Constitutions, declarations and decrees council vatican. Nearly a century after the first vatican council, the second vatican council, commonly known as vatican ii, was held between 19621965. Second vatican council, decree on the pastoral duties of bishops. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the widget.
Decree concerning the pastoral office of bishops christus dominus. The document is a general executory decree, ex can. In this decree the council seeks to describe the nature, character, and diversity of the lay apostolate, to state its basic principles, and to give pastoral directives for. The council, through the holy see, formally opened. Ii vatican council all documents with fulltext search engine. It will highlight how the reforms of the council were implemented, and how vatican ii was interpreted in various regions of the world. Optatam totius decree on priestly training proclaimed by pope. Over 2000 patriarchs, cardinals, residing bishops, abbots, male heads of religious orders, and other nominated persons participated each. Like catholicism, the response to the second vatican council was far from monolithic. Decree on the ministry and life of priests presbyterorum ordinis. Dogmatic constitution of the church dogmatic constitution on divine revelation constitution on the sacred liturgy pastoral constitution on the church in the modern world decree on the pastoral office of bishops in the church decree on the ministry. Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts.
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