Problem with communication between the eastern orthodox and roman catholic church
cause of the great schism
difference in communication due to language, distance, theology and politics
michael cerularius
was excommunicated by pope leo IX on July 16 1054
Byzantine in constantinople
now called Istanbul, Turkey
Schism
The refusal of submission to the roman pontiff or communication with the members of the church subject to him
Vocation
call each one of us has in life to be the person god wants us to be
Ecumenism
envisioned by popejohnxxiii
Ecumenism
It refers to the church concerns for unity among the Christian followers of Jesus
Ecumenism word origin:
Greek word oikeo meaning to inhabit and oikos meaning a dwelling place
Oikumene
greek word meaning whole inhabited world
Intra-Christian
Give visible expression to deep unity in the trinitarian life that unites Christians through their common baptism.
Unitatis redintegratio in English: restoration of unity
2nd Vatican Council's decree about ecumenism by Pope paul VI on November 21, 1964
Unitatis redintegratio
states that god only founded one church and one church only
Ut Unum Sint meaning in English: that all would be one
issued by pope john paul ii on may 25, 1995 entitled Christ's prayer at the last supper: father, may they all be one in us
Ut unum sint
focuses on the roman catholic church's relationship with the orthodox churches and the Christian ecclesial communities
Goals of ecumenism
are in unity in the essentials of the faith, common mission, service, worship, and sacramental life
Model is unity in diversity
In essentials: unity, non essentials: Liberty and in all things: charity
Interfaith or interreligious dialogue
christians relations with members of other world religions
The attitude of the church towards the followers of other religions: Reflections and orientations on dialogue and mission
indicates the principle elements of this mission: presence and witness, commitment to social development and human liberation, liturgical life, prayer and contemplation, interreligious dialogue, and proclamation and catechesis.
Nostra aetate
meaning in english]: in our time
Nostra Aetate
it is the declaration on the relation of the church to non-christian religions
3 fundamental reasons why nostra aetate is essential in the life of the church:
1.) we all belong to one human family 2.) We are all gifted with the sense of spirituality 3.) we have a shared responsibility for the common good
Four forms of dialogue:
1.) dialogue of life, dialogue of action, dialogue of religious experience and dialogue of theological exchange
Inculturation
expression of dialogue with indigenous people's faith communities.
Christus vivit
meaning in english: christ is alive, published by pope francis dedicated to the young and the entire people of God
3 great truths for the youth:
god loves you, christs saves you, he is alive!
vocation
call to missionary service to others
Mission
predominant focus of one's life
Gaudete et exultate
Meaning: rejoice and be glad, all people are called to be holy by lining s life with love and by bearing witness in everything that they do.
Vocation
comes from the latin word: vocare which means to call
Vocation
it is defined to as a divine call to god's service and to a Christian life of holiness.
4 types of vocation or state of life:
1.) ordained life 2.)religious life. 3) single life and 4.) married life
Discernment
gift of the spirit which must be implored through prayer, reflection, reading and good counsel
labor market/ job market
refers to the supply of and demand for labor, in which employees provide the supply and employers provide the demand.
Changes that affects the labor market:
1.) Demographic changes, 2.) Changes brought by technological development 3.0 changes brought by environmental degredation