Integrated 20Christianity 20Question 20doc 3
Discuss the relationship between at least 2 aspects shown on diagram and the way they contribute to Christianity as a living religious tradition (20 marks)
In Christianity, the impact of significant people and ideas combined with the importance and meaning behind significant practices demonstrate the faith of Christianity as a living religious tradition. Pope John XXIII’s call to aggiornomento, the renewal of the Catholic Church combined with ecumenical and interfaith dialogue in search for peace and social justice initiatives demonstrates Christianity as a faith that actively remains relevant and links directly to the lives of the adherents. The practice of Marriage also contributes to Christianity as a living religious tradition as it addresses the connections between the sacrament and beliefs of the tradition.
Pope John XXIII’s call for the Second Vatican Council led the renewal of the Catholic Church and changes within the Liturgy. John XXIII reaffirmed the importance of the Scripture and Jesus by translating the Bible from Latin into the vernacular as outlined in the Vatican Document Dei Verbum. This was also combined with changes to the Liturgy as outlined in Sacrosanctum Concillium which included reconnecting the liturgy to the people by translating the liturgy into the vernacular as well. Translating from Latin in the language of the people demonstrated that the faith adapted to its global expansion and responded to the needs of the people. This allowed for greater involvement and understanding of the Mass and restored people’s connection to the practice of their faith. As a result, lay people have access to Revelation and can further understand the Gospels and Jesus’ message imbedded in them in order to live a holy life in accordance with Jesus’ teachers so that they may reach God’s Kingdom in the afterlife. The quote from John 14:6, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” expresses
In Christianity, the impact of significant people and ideas combined with the importance and meaning behind significant practices demonstrate the faith of Christianity as a living religious tradition. Pope John XXIII’s call to aggiornomento, the renewal of the Catholic Church combined with ecumenical and interfaith dialogue in search for peace and social justice initiatives demonstrates Christianity as a faith that actively remains relevant and links directly to the lives of the adherents. The practice of Marriage also contributes to Christianity as a living religious tradition as it addresses the connections between the sacrament and beliefs of the tradition.
Pope John XXIII’s call for the Second Vatican Council led the renewal of the Catholic Church and changes within the Liturgy. John XXIII reaffirmed the importance of the Scripture and Jesus by translating the Bible from Latin into the vernacular as outlined in the Vatican Document Dei Verbum. This was also combined with changes to the Liturgy as outlined in Sacrosanctum Concillium which included reconnecting the liturgy to the people by translating the liturgy into the vernacular as well. Translating from Latin in the language of the people demonstrated that the faith adapted to its global expansion and responded to the needs of the people. This allowed for greater involvement and understanding of the Mass and restored people’s connection to the practice of their faith. As a result, lay people have access to Revelation and can further understand the Gospels and Jesus’ message imbedded in them in order to live a holy life in accordance with Jesus’ teachers so that they may reach God’s Kingdom in the afterlife. The quote from John 14:6, “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” expresses