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The Second Vatican Council (otherwise known as Vatican II) was a pastoral council, convened in order to update and review the disciplines, policies and attitude of the Catholic Church vis-a-via the modern world. Many documents were drafted and voted on in this Council that had a very progressive flavor that ultimately caused a rift among the Council fathers as Conservatives fought to organize and resist the changes. What came out of this was a series of vague documents that both sides could effectively interpret. After Vatican II, the liberal forces having triumphed, the progressive view was adopted which led to the liturgical reforms that brought forth the modern Novus Ordo Missa or New Mass as well as the attitudes towards liturgy in general in its conduct, literature, prayers, architecture and ecumenism. The Council made no dogmatic definitions nor did it declare itself a full ecumenical council versus just a pastoral one. Traditionalists that continue to resist the effects of Vatican II point to this as their justification for rejecting outright or resisting the modern changes. An excellent and remarkably objective book on the Council is "The Rhine Flows into the Tiber" by Ralph M. Wiltgen, who was a journalist covering it at the time.
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What is one doctrine that came from Vatican Council II?
There were exactly no doctrines defined at the Second Vatican Council. The Second Vatican Council was the first purely pastoral council ever held in the Church.
What was the Second Vatican Council changes on beverages in church?
The Second Vatican Council said nothing about beverages in Church.
Is the Second Vatican Council an ecumenical council?
Yes, it was an ecumenical council.
What did the second vatican council bring to the church?
The Second Vatican Council was only held fifty years ago, in the Church's history, that is practically overnight. The influence of the Second Vatican Council will not be able to be evaluated for another 50 to 100 years.
What are some of the doctrines that came from the Second Vatican Council?
Catholic AnswerNone, the Second Vatican Council was a purely pastoral council. Unlike previous Councils, it made no rulings or clarifications on doctrine.
When was the Vatican Council 2 held Who attended What was the purpose?
The Second Vatican Council was held at the Vatican, obviously, Ecumenical Council are named after the location where they are held, this was the Second Ecumenical Council to be held at the Vatican. It was convened in 1962 by Blessed Pope John XXIII, of happy memory; it was closed by Pope Paul VI, of happy memory, on December 8, 1965. It's purpose, according to Pope John XXIII was to "update the Church" to bring its presentation of the faith up to modern standards in order to better evangelize the world, and to call individual Christians to a deeper holiness.
What was the role of the Council?
The role of the First Vatican Council was an ecumenical Council that defined Papal infallibility and several other doctrinal issues. The role of the Second Vatican Council was purely pastoral.
Who was pope at the end of the Second Vatican Council?
Pope Paul VI closed Vatican II.
What is the meaning of sacrament according to the Second Vatican Council?
The Second Vatican Council addressed Sacraments, but it did not define them, they had previously been defined. Vatican II addressed the fact that Jesus was present in the sacraments, the He was the source of the sacraments, it gave directives for communal celebration, the Eastern Churches, indulgences for the sacraments, norms for administration of them, the purpose, sacred music, and addressed the revision of them, but it did not define them.
Who was the saint for the Second Vatican Council?
As of 30 May 2014 there have been two named saints from the Second Vatican Council. Pope St. John XXIII was the pope that called the Council, and Pope St. John Paul II was a participant in the Council.
What Were The Structural Changes Made as a consequence of the council known as vatican 2?
The Second Vatican Council was a pastoral Council, it made no changes to Church doctrine, or to the structure of the Church itself.
When did the catholic church start saying mass in English?
After the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II).
