What was the goal of Vatican II?

Without having very concrete ideas about the content of the council, Bl. John XXIII identified two objectives: an adaptation (aggiornamento) of the Church and of apostolate to a world undergoing great transformation, and a return to unity among Christians, which seems to be what the Pope thought would happen shortly.

What changes did Vatican 2 bring?

As a result of Vatican II, the Catholic Church opened its windows onto the modern world, updated the liturgy, gave a larger role to laypeople, introduced the concept of religious freedom and started a dialogue with other religions.

What is the difference between Vatican 1 and Vatican 2?

Both Vatican 1 and 2 produced many documents that were in fact re stated documents drawn from ancient doctrines of the church, which is the depository of the faith. Vatican 2 was longer and produced more documents ostensibly because Christian population had increased manifold by the time it took place (1963-65).

How did the Vatican II define the Holy Eucharist?

According to the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church “The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus which he instituted to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until his return in glory.

Was Vatican II a good thing?

It was a good time to be alive and to be Catholic. The council’s successes were numerous. It led to a new relationship with other Christian churches and with other religions, a recognition that salvation was possible outside the Catholic Church, as well as to a new emphasis on scripture.

Why is the Eucharist important to the Catholic Church?

Roman Catholics believe that the bread and wine that is offered is the actual body and blood of Christ and another form of sacrifice. For Roman Catholics, the Eucharist is the most important act of worship. All Roman Catholics are encouraged to receive communion at least once a week during Mass.

What does the Catholic Church believe about the Eucharist?

In its most basic terms, Catholics receive the really-present Christ in Communion so that they may be Christ in the world. Catholics believe that when one consumes the Eucharist, one is incorporated into Christ and becomes bonded to others who are also part of the body of Christ on Earth.

Does Vatican II contain error?

The principle and foundation of Vatican II is the personalist error (the cult of man) from which flow the two others. This error of personalism is contained in a specific way in Gaudium et Spes, no. 8) which, owing to personalism, is presented to us as something more extended than the Catholic Church[1].