DATE
TOPIC
ASSIGNMENT
Mon., 1 March
Introductory Material
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Cultural Context and Crisis |
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Overview of the Catechism [foundational information] |
Holy Order or Holy Orders [does plurality make a difference?]
Read:
Nichols– Introduction and Chapter 1
Wed., 3 March
The Priesthood of Jesus Christ [New Testament Foundations]
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The Priesthood of Christ |
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The theology of St. Paul |
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The theology of Hebrews |
Read:
Nichols – Chapter 2 & 3
Mon., 8 March
The Second Vatican Council
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Insights from Lumen Gentium [context for ministerial priesthood] |
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Overview of Presbyterorum Ordinis |
Post-Conciliar Developments
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Pastores Dabo Vobis |
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Ordinatio Sacerdotalis |
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Theological dimensions of priesthood |
Read:
Nichols – Chapter 4 & 5
Lumen Gentium, #18 – 29
Christus Dominus, #4-7, 25-35
Wed., 10 March
The theology and dynamics of the Episcopacy
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Authority and establishment of Church |
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consecration or ordination |
Read:
Nichols – Chapter 6
Presbyterorum Ordinis
Pastores Dabo Vobis, #11-33
Mon., 15 March
The theology and dynamics of the priesthood
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In persona Christi |
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The Nature of ontology |
Read:
Ordinatio Sacerdotalis
Sacrum diaconatus ordinem
Wed., 17 March
The theology and dynamics of the diaconate
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Configuration to Christ the servant |
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Ontology in the deacon |
Mon., 22 March
Priestly spirituality: What is it?
Wed., 24 March
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The relationships between bishops, priests and deacons |
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Remaining questions or concerns |