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Pope John XXIII (Pope from October 28, 1958, to June 3, 1963) first convened the Council.
Pope Paul VI (Pope from June 21, 1963, to August 6, 1978) oversaw the Council’s completion and adjourned it. |
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2,500 Bishops from around the world
Approx 500 theologians
80 observers from Orthodox and mainline Protestant Churches
52 Lay auditors
Reporters and journalists (did not attend actual council sessions) |
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| St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Rome |
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Renewal of the Church and a look at the “signs of the times” in order to dialogue more effectively with the modern world.
'Opening a window to let in fresh air' Helping to apply the truths of Christ to modern-day life.
Addressing of relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the modern world. |
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"Bringing up to date"
A spirit of change and open-mindedness. |
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Sancrosanctum Concilium
(The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) |
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Sacred Council- addresses liturgical changes, changes to the way mass was celebrated.
-The priest turned to face the congregation.
-Altar brought forward.
-Mass said in the vernacular language(language of the people, e.g. English),rather than Latin.
-Increased role of the Laity- i.e. special ministers, acolytes, readers, etc. |
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Gaudium et Spes
(The Church in the Modern World) |
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Joy and Hope- the human person, the individual, the community, the entire human family.
This document is an overview of the Catholic Church's teachings about humanity's relationship to society, especially in reference to economics, poverty, social justice, culture, science, technology and ecumenism– an outline of the Church’s social teachings in a changing world. |
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Dei Verbum
(On Revelation) |
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| Word of God- highlighted the relationship between scripture and tradition, encouraged Catholics to place greater value on the Bible (which was previously seen as 'Protestant') |
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Lumen Gentium
(On the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church) |
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Light of Nations- the central document of Vatican II.
Hierarchy of Church: Pope successor of Peter, Bishops successors of the apostles.
'While the Church contains everything necessary for salvation, those outside the Church may also contain elements that bestow sanctifying grace - people don’t have to be Catholic to get to heaven.
Opened dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and other Christians/other religions, led to a greater understanding between people of all faiths. |
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| Increased numbers, modernisation, a more approachable Church. |
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