The Second Vatican Council
Lumen gentium 1
Between 1962 and 1965, the bishops of the whole world met in Rome with the pope. The Second Vatican Council spoke about the Church, the Word of God, the liturgy and the Church in today’s world. Lumen gentium 1
The story, in plain words
A council is a great meeting of the bishops of the whole Church, with the pope. Catechism 884
John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council on October 11, 1962, near the tomb of Saint Peter. John XXIII, address of October 11, 1962
The bishops met in four sessions, from 1962 to 1965. Paul VI, message to the Council Fathers, December 8, 1965
Its document on the Church, Lumen Gentium, begins by saying that Christ is the light of the nations. Lumen gentium 1 It taught that all Christians, of every state or…
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See the mapTo talk about together
- The Council said we are all called to holiness. What do you think that means for someone like you?
- The joys and sorrows of people today belong to Christians too. What joy or sorrow in your neighborhood touches you closely?
- For the child: At Mass, which part do you most like to join in?