The changes during Vatican two were very prominent in the development of Modern Catholics. The main goal was globally expressed in strengthening and unifying the Christian denominations to create an ecumenical community. Initial changes to the Mass were substantial as they were created in attempt to welcome and get more people involved through Liturgy and Sacraments followed by the changes in the Eucharist that modernized the Mass so people felt more welcome to attend mass.
In attempt to understand the differences that divided the Catholic Church against other Christian denominations, the Greek term Ecumenism was formed. Ecumenism was designed due to the denominations hindering the Churches efforts to spread the gospel. Although ecumenism was created in attempt to create unity amongst the divisions, it did not promote sameness, as it would destroy the unique values incorporated amongst each Christian tradition. Cardinal Bass Hume states that, “Christian unity is a gift from God. It also is a process of growth.” Unity being a gift from God grew relevance from the newest commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you,” and since Vatican II was formed to promote peace and unity among the Holy Spirit the initial task at hand …show more content…
Before the Council, Mass was offered in a way where the priest was elevated and performed Mass with his back facing away from the public due to what St. Paul told us in Corinthians 5:7 that we, “Walk by faith, not by sight.” Yet contradicting the initial goal of unifying Christians, the Priest with Mass away from the audience proved to be a barrier, which separated him from everyone else, further distancing people from receiving the message of God. Following the Council the altar was moved forward and Mass was said to the public thus expressing unity amongst the Catholic faith in a positive
In attempt to understand the differences that divided the Catholic Church against other Christian denominations, the Greek term Ecumenism was formed. Ecumenism was designed due to the denominations hindering the Churches efforts to spread the gospel. Although ecumenism was created in attempt to create unity amongst the divisions, it did not promote sameness, as it would destroy the unique values incorporated amongst each Christian tradition. Cardinal Bass Hume states that, “Christian unity is a gift from God. It also is a process of growth.” Unity being a gift from God grew relevance from the newest commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you,” and since Vatican II was formed to promote peace and unity among the Holy Spirit the initial task at hand …show more content…
Before the Council, Mass was offered in a way where the priest was elevated and performed Mass with his back facing away from the public due to what St. Paul told us in Corinthians 5:7 that we, “Walk by faith, not by sight.” Yet contradicting the initial goal of unifying Christians, the Priest with Mass away from the audience proved to be a barrier, which separated him from everyone else, further distancing people from receiving the message of God. Following the Council the altar was moved forward and Mass was said to the public thus expressing unity amongst the Catholic faith in a positive