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(2-3) THE TEACHING OFFICE (Munus Docendi) (Ministry of the Divine Word…
(2-3)
THE TEACHING OFFICE (Munus Docendi)
Munus Propheticum
is the exercising of the common teaching office received by the Christian faithful at their baptism.
Fallible Teachings
(more common) by means of theologians, catechists, seminarians, etc.
Infallible Teachings
by means sensus fidelium (universal agreement in matters of faith and morals under the guidance of sacred teaching authority under obedience.
Profession of Faith
within the context of the varying levels of assent and submission required by the 3 different grades of truth
H, A, S
Heresy
Must be: :check:baptized
:check:catholic
:check:1st grade infallible
:check:persistent (must be told to stop)
is the obstinate denial or doubt of some truth that must be believed by divine and catholic faith after the reception of baptism.
Apostasy
is the total repudiation of the Christian faith.
Schism
is the refusal to submit to the Roman Pontiff as well as rejection of communion with the members of the Church who live in communion with him.
Dissent
an interior struggle
only possible in private
Protest
its end is the weakening of the obedience of the faithful in regard to the Magisterium (incite rebellion and rejection).
Ecumenism
is the promotion of cooperation and unity among Christians.
2 facets
to spread the word in a missionary effort
maintaining unity among those who believe
Forbidden to (con-)celebrate with Non-Roman Catholic ministers any of the sacraments.
Ministry of the Divine Word
Means for Teaching the Gospel
Preaching the Word of God
Preaching
is the proclamation of the living Word of God through which the people of God are united
Pastor's juridical obligation of preaching
Rights for Preaching
Priests & Deacons
Priests and deacons have a faculty to preach everywhere (granted by law, unless restricted)
Laity
Laity can preach if necessary (instructions, devotional, talks, catechesis, retreats, etc.
Bishops
Bishops have the right to preach everywhere unless the local bishop has expressly forbidden this particular case.
Content and Method of Preaching
2 Objects
1st: teaching those things necessary to believe and practice for the glory of God and the salvation of souls
2nd: the teaching of the Magisterium in the following areas:
✅the dignity and freedom of the human person;
✅the unity, stability, and duties of the family; the duties of man in society;
✅and the ordering of temporal things according to the order established by God.
Manner
Manner must suit condition of hearers and adapted to the circumstances of their times.
Supernatural and Natural Order in light of Chirstian Revelation
Penalties Associated with Preaching
Canon 1369, 1371, 1373 (1326 S1 &2)
Special Forms and Times for Preaching
Missionary Effort
ensure the word of God reaches those in territories of non-believers
Homebound
Social Communications
May participate in radio and television.
No mention of blogs, facebook, etc.
Homily
is given during a liturgy and consists of the explanation of some aspect of Sacred Scriptures or other texts of the Mass of the day, bearing in mind the mystery celebrated and particular demands of the listeners.
not distinguished by
content
, but by:
✅
where
it occurs
✅
who
gives it.
Priest or deacon
strict relationship between the Lit. of Word and Lit. of Eucharist
Must be given on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
Given at the chair or ambo,
when appropriate, another suitable place.
Catechetical Formation
Parents (Sponsors)
important: "first school of the faith" "domestic church"
Religious
Catechesis
is the act of handing on the Word of God to the baptized faithful and candidates for initiation so that they may be formed into witnesses for Christ.
Formal catechesis
depends on hierarchical authority (parishes and schools)
Informal catechesis
free initiative of the faithful (families)
Bishop
-Primary responsibility
-Teach and Doctor of the faith
issue norms and concerning catechetical matters
ensure appropriate means of catechesis are available.
prepare a diocesan catechism if opportune
ensure catechists are trained appropriately.
should be offered a permanent formation that allows a continuous updating and deepening of doctrine, methods of teaching, use of technical instruments, and a deepening of their own spirituality.
can write their own catechisms.
doesn't need approval of the Holy See or the Bishop's Conference.
Pastor
ordinary and official catechist of his parish
bound to instruct his own faithful in the truths of the faith by means of catechetical formation and homilies.
Missionary Activity of the Church
Missionary Activity Ad Extra
Missionary Activity Ad Intra
Direct Protagonists of Missions
focuses on implanting the Gospel in areas or peoples where it has not yet taken roots.
via "missionaries"
Roman Pontiff's Role
creates dioceses or
Apostolic vicariates, or
apostolic prefectures
entrusts competence for all things related to the missions to the Congregation for the Evangelization of the Peoples.
Individual Bishop's Role
Ad Extra
celebrate a day for the missions
send a financial contribution to the Holy See for the missions.
appoint a priest or lay person to promote missionary initiatives.
promote vocation to the missions
Ad Intra
Diocesan Bishop: promotes, coordinates, and regulates all missionary efforts.
Journey of Faith
Catechumenate
special class of people in the Church. Not yet full members, but do gain certain prerogatives by law, namely the ability to
receive blessings
and to be
buried in the Church
.
Mystagogia/ Neophytes
sacraments are explained in a deeper more mystical way.
Precatechumenate
true and proper evangelization of the person. Everything before the Rite of Election.
Catholic Education
Church's Role
Pastor's care
Everyone has the right to Catholic education
If they are "unable"
e.g. physically, morally, financially impossible.
Parent’s Role
primary educators of their children
Obligations can. 714, 774-776, 835
4, 867
1, 1125 1*, 1136.
Penalties can. 1366
Fostering Education
Catholic Schools in General
Church's right to establish and direct
Christian faithful's responsibility to assist and foster this establishment.
recognized and/or directed by a competent ecclesiastical authority. & it bears the Catholic name.
must be grounded in the principles of Catholic doctrine
4 types of schools
3. are in fact Catholic but not in name
2. teach Catholic religion even though not Catholic
1. schools with no Catholic education
4. bear Catholic name with the consent of ecclesiastical authority.
Authority Over Education
Diocesan Bishop
organize and watch over discipline
to watch over and visit Catholic schools in his territory
Local Ordinary (Vicar Generals, etc.)
✅make sure teachers appointed possess these qualities:
true doctrine,
witness of their Christian life, and
their teaching ability
✅appoint and approve teachers
✅ensure formation is given to them.
Episcopal Conference
issue norms of general character about this field of action within the limits of its competence
Moderator
ensure a good level of teaching in school following the directives of the local ordinary
Religious Institutes
Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties
Canons 815-821
Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity (required)
rectors of ecclesiastical or Catholic Universities
professors of theology and philosophy in seminaries
rectors of seminaries
teachers in any universities that teach subjects regarding faith and morals
Church
has the right to
establish
Apostolic See
founded
and approves
statutes and program of studies
can confer
degrees
which have
canonical effect
in the Church
Diocesan Bishop
responsible for the
pastoral care
Young persons, clerics, and religious
MUST be
sent by
their
bishops/ superiors
for the good of the Diocese/institute/Universal Church
Moderators
ensure
mutual cooperation
between various institutes
Bishops' Conferences and Diocesan Bishops must provide institutes for higher religious studies
Catholic Universities & Other Institutes of Higher Studies Canons 807-814
*12 of Ex corde Ecclesiae
autonomy
function effectively
self-governance, guides its own development
freedom
rights of individual and community are preserved within the truth and the common good.
seek the truth, with the rights of the individual and the common good.
community
protection and advancement of human dignity.
local, national, and international
individuals ordered together toward a final end of education and enlightenment, not a business.
Essential Characteristics:
Christian inspiration
continuing reflection
fidelity to the Christian message
institutional commitment
Research (necessary)
dialogue between faith and reason
ethical concern
integration of knowledge
theological perspective
Criteria
due respect given to the principles of Catholic doctrine
erection of a faculty/institute/chair of theology in which the mandated teachers teach theology
appointment of teachers who live and teach the faith
due pastoral care is given to the students
Identity must be spelled out in 'mission statement' or public document
Major Differences between Catholic and Ecclesiastical Universities?
. ((ON TEST))
3. governance
Catholic: Apostolic Constitution:
Ex Corde Ecclesiae
Ecclesiastical: Apostolic Constitution:
Veritatis Gaudium
4. teaching mandate vs. mission
Catholic: require a mandate from the competent ecclesiastical authority (teach in their
own name
while maintaining communion with the Church)
Ecclesiastical: require a canonical mission (teach in the
name of the Church
while maintaining communion with the Church)
2. foundation
Catholic: by
any person, juridic or private
Ecclesiastical: only by the
Holy See
5. degrees
Ecclesiastical: only can give Pontifical Degrees
Catholic: no Pontifical Degrees
1. scope and jurisdiction
Catholic: giving a superior cultural formation according to the Christian spirit
Ecclesiastical: focused on
those sciences connected to Christian Revelation
seeks to form the heart and mind of the individual so that they can encounter Christ.
2 ends
common good of society
final end of individual
incorporations
(similar to the 4 dimensions of formation)
physical talents
intellectual talents
responsibility and right use of freedom
active participation in the social order
moral talents
Authentic Magisterium (strict sense)
Infallibility
a supernatural prerogative by which the Roman Pontiff and the College of Bishops, by means of divine assistance, cannot be in error in the proclamation of revealed doctrine regarding faith and morals when, in a definitive act, they profess a doctrine that has been entrusted to them by the apostles.
Ordinary Way
the exercise of the authority to teaching through common doctrinal interventions, concerning faith and morals,
without resorting to specific definitive acts
.
Supreme Pontiff
in teaching as the supreme pastor and teacher of all the Christian faithful (he proclaims by definitive act that a doctrine of faith or morals is to be held.
Extraordinarily and Solemnly
(e.i. ex cathedra)
acting as Supreme Pastor and teacher of al the Christian faithful, proclaims by a definitive act that a doctrine of faith and morals is to be held. (3 necessary conditions)
College of Bishops
in teaching when the bishops gathered together in an
ecumenical council
exercise the magisterium as teachers and judges of faith and morals who declare for the universal Church that a doctrine of faith and morals is to held definitivesly
when dispersed throughout the world but preserving the bond of communion among theselves and with the successor of Peter and
teaching authentically together with the Roman Pontiff
matters of faith or morals, they agree that a particular proposition is to held definitively.
Solemn Extraordinary
when gathered together in an
ecumenical council
they proclaim by a definitive act that a doctrine of faith or morals is to be held. (must be ratified by Pope)
Ordinary and Universal (Non-Solemn Extraordinary)
when dispersed throughout the world but preserving the bond of communion among themselves and with the successor of Peter and
teaching authentically together with the Roman Pontiff
matters of faith or morals, they agree that a particular proposition is to be held definitively.
Extraordinary Way
the exercise of the authority to teach through common doctrinal interventions, concerning faith and morals,
by means of specific definitive acts.
2nd level of Magisterial Teaching
Non-infallible teachings
reformable (not protected from error
1st level of Magisterial Teaching
Primary Objects
a faith that rests on the
authority of the Word of God
requires an assent
of theological faith (refusal of this faith is an act of heresy... punished by
excommunication)
Secondary Objects
a faith which rests on the
assistance of the Holy Spirit
in the mission of the Magisterium
must be held to with
firm and definitive assent
(refusal is to be punished with
just penalty.
3rd level of Magisterium Teaching
Non-infallible teachings
obedience through faith and conscience
Deposit of Faith
Ad Intram
oriented towards the internal members of the church as
catechesis.
Ad Extram
oriented outside the Church as
evangelization
.
The Means of Social Communication and Books in Particular
General Priniciples (can 822 & 823)
Right to use
social communication, but appropriately
Responsibility for the formation
of the faithful
Oversight
for the use of various means
Demand
matters of faith and morals be submitted
to them for
judgment
in order to condemn and correct when necessary
Compentant Authoirity for publishing books
Various books which need permission or approval to be published (canons 825-828)
Sacred Scriptures
Apostolic See
Episcopal Conference
in collaboration with separated brethren need Episcopal Conference permission
Liturgical Books
in original language: approval by the Holy See
Vernacular
: the Episcopal Conference prepares the text, and Holy See approves
Ordinary
must certify that it is in accord with the approved edition.
Prayer books
(for public or private use)
Must be approved by the
Ordinary
Catechism
approval of the
ordinary
Textbooks
approved or published by
competent authority
recommended that any books with sacred sciences or religion or good morals be submitted to the local ordinary for judgment
Collections of official ecclesiastical documents
may not be republished without the permission of the governing authority
approval for prior editions are not valid for new editions
Can 827 S4: Books or any written material dealing with religion or morals may NOT be displayed, sold, or given away in CHURCHES or ORATORIES unless they were published or approved by the competent ecclesiastical authority
Process of approval for publication
Local Ordinary or Episcopal Conference can appoint CENSORS to read and determine their conformity to doctrine and morals.
CENSORS: chosen based on knowledge, good doctrine, and prudence. (can be lay person)
Objective manner: judge material, not the author
Censors give opinion:
Favorable:
Nihil Obstat
"nothing stands in the way"
Ordinary gives his permission:
Imprimatur
"to be printed"
if an Ordinary fails to approve, the author must inform the next competent Ordinary of the prior refusal