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OVERVIEW
Facility in the use of a biblical
historical, Vatican II, and contemporary ecclesiological framework to relate
the church’s mission in the world, its teachings and its activities to one’s
life and ministry; facility in empowering the individuals, families,
communities and world one services with a similar vision.
OBJECTIVES
Ecclesiology
1. Understanding of the Church as a
sacrament or sign of God’s plan to save all humanity; as the People of God;
as a priestly, prophetic, and royal people; and as the Body of Christ.
2. Understanding of the diversity
of ministries and the genuine equality of dignity and action among all
Christ’s faithful who carry out His mission. CCC 897-933
3. Understanding of the Church’s
mission and ministry throughout history.
4. Understanding developments in
contemporary theological reflection on the meaning of the Church and its
mission and ministry since Vatican II.
Catholic Doctrine
1. Understanding of the role of the
authentic teaching office of the Church as an essential tool of Christian
discipleship.
Sacramental Theology
1. Understanding of the sacramental
nature of the Church and the theological significance of the sacraments, both
in the lives of believers and in the life of the whole Church.
220, 320
& 420 THEOLOGICALCOMPETENCIES
220.3,
320.3, & 420.3 Ecclesiology
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Knowledge
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Demonstrated Skills
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220.31 Familiarity with the
mission of the Holy Spirit in the formation and empowerment of the early
Church community.
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Ability to interpret that
historical model to the formation experiences of today’s ecclesial
communities.
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220.32 Familiarity with the
nature and mission of the Church and its development throughout history.
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Ability to recognize and
adapt to the changes occurring in the church.
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220.33 Familiarity with the
church renewal of Vatican II.
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Ability to articulate the
primary teachings of the Second Vatican Council; ability to aid others in
recognizing the fruits of that renewal in contemporary events.
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220.34 Familiarity with
contemporary ecclesial developments
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Ability to discuss
ecclesial events in the light of renewal and of the history of the Church.
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320.31 Appreciation for the
mission of the Holy Spirit in the formation, empowerment, and commissioning
of early Church communities.
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Ability to articulate the
role of the Holy Spirit and to provide theological reflection on the action
of the Holy Spirit in all aspects of school life.
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320.32 Understanding of the
nature and mission of the Church and its development historically.
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Ability to describe and
critique the theology of Church expressed and embodied in all aspects of
school ministry and activities.
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320.33 Appreciation for the
significance of the ecclesiological renewal confirmed by Vatican II.
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Ability to promote and
embody the theology of the local church.
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320.34 Sensitivity to ongoing
ecclesial developments prompted by the creative and redemptive power of the
Holy Spirit.
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Ability to facilitate and
promote the principles and theological aspiration of Christian community
among diverse peoples of all ages, family structures, parish organizations
and within the local civic community.
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320.35 Understanding of the
various levels of magisterial teaching.
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Ability to discern and
pastorally communicate the intent of and distinctions within levels of
magisterial teaching.
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420.31 Appreciation of the
mission of the Holy Spirit in the formation, empowerment and commissioning
of the early Church communities.
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Ability to provide and
promote reflection on the action of the Holy Spirit in all aspects of
school life.
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420.32 Understanding of the
nature and mission of the Church as expressed through Vatican II, including
its historical foundations.
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Ability to identify and
reflect critically on the various ecclesiologies expressed and embodied in
all aspects of school life.
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420.33 Appreciation for the
significant ecclesiological renewal confirmed by Vatican II.
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Ability to articulate the
major ecclesiological developments of Vatican II and to make operative its
theology of the local Church.
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420.34 Familiarity with
contemporary ecclesial developments promoted by the creative and redemptive
power of the Spirit.
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- Ability to recognize,
relate to, and integrate
diverse ecclesiologies
within the parish.
- Ability to facilitate and
promote the development
of small Christian
communities among diverse
school members.
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420.35 Appreciation for the
multiple levels of magesterial teaching.
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Ability to discern and
pastorally communicate the intent and distinctions in magisterial
statements and teachings.
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520
THEOLOGICAL STANDARDS
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Understanding of
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Ability to
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520.04 The Church’s historical
and traditional development and its relevance to the modern Church.
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Explain the Church’s
heritage and communicate the teachings of the Magisterium.
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520.06 The significant
ecclesiological renewal confirmed by Vatican Council II, e.g. Church as
People of God, universal call to holiness, privileges and responsibilities
of the baptized community of disciples in mission.
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Explain the foundational
elements of Vatican Council II, particularly to catechists, parents and
adult leaders.
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520.05 The role of the Spirit
in our Church and in our world.
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Reflect upon and explain
the movement of the Spirit in persons, the parish and in the larger Church
and world communities.
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520.07 The use of theological
sources to ground, interpret, and guide the activity that constitutes the
pastoral dimension of the life of the Church.
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Interpret the meaning and
value of pastoral situations in light of theology and to enable people to
share these meanings and to integrate them more consciously in their lives.
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520.21 Marian theology and the
lives of the saints.
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Explain the place of Mary
and the saints in the life of the Church.
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532.02 The image of the Church
as the People of God.
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Explain the image of the
people of God to catechists, parents, and adult learners.
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