An important page in the history of the church was written fifty years ago this coming december, as the images stored in this vatican film library clip show. This consent decree is entered into by and between the media bureau of the federal communications commission, hoosier broadcasting corporation, and inter mirifica, inc. Lumen gentium, dogmatic constitution on the church. Second vatican council inter mirifica decree on the. Decree on the media of social communications inter mirifica general index introduction chapter i. Encyclical letter of pope paul vi on the regulation of birth july 25, 1968 to the venerable patriarchs, archbishops and bishops and other local ordinaries in peace and communion with the apostolic see. It was approved by a vote of 1,960 to 164 of the bishops assembled, and promulgated on december 4, 1963 by pope paul vi. Decree on the means of social communication inter mirifica. Inter mirifica further encourages the creation of a truly catholic press, with the clear purpose of forming, supporting and advancing public opinion in accordance with the natural law.
Inter mirifica, decree on the means of social communication, 1963. Hoosier broadcasting corporation, assignor, and inter mirifica, inc. Second vatican council inter mirifica decree on the media. Decree on mass media inter mirificia declaration on. However, inter mirifica s prescription of promoting awareness of this day and raising funds at the diocesan level has largely remained unrealized, like most of the decree s proposals for pastoral action. Ebook or pdf edited book email encyclopedia article govt. Key documents of the second vatican council the achievements of vatican ii by christopher hollis call number. Vatican ii engaged the sociology of media and communications research in the pastoral decree. It called on members of the church, especially the laity, to instill a human and christian spirit into newspapers, magazines, books, films, radio and television. The following is a summary of inter mirifica, of the second vatican council.
Vatican ii religious studies bibliographies cite this. The promulgation of the conciliar decree, inter mirifica. Ecumenism the decree unitatis redintegratio reintegration of unity, 1964 opens with the statement. Inter mirifica is the second vatican councils decree on the media of social communications. The 16 documents of the second vatican council ewtn. Inter mirifica decree on the media of social communications promulgated 4 dec. Summary of inter mirifica decree on the means of social communication. Inter mirifica translated means among the wonderful. Inter mirifica decree on the means of social communication optatam totius decree on the training of priests orientalium ecclesiarum decree on the catholic oriental churches perfectae caritatis decree on the uptodate renewal of religious life presbyterorum ordinis decree on the life and ministry of priests. Decree on means of social communication inter mirifica 1241963 dogmatic constitution on the church lumen gentium 1241963 decree on the churches of the eastern rite orientalium ecclesiarum 11211964 decree on ecumenism unitatis redintegratio 11211965. Inter mirifica identifies social communication as the press, cinema, television, and other similar types of communication interfaces.
On the means of social communication the decree inter mirifica among the wonderful, 1963 addresses issues concerning the press, cinema, television, and other media of communication. December 4, 1963 marked a milestone in the relationship between the church and the media. Inter mirifica this basically summarizes the vatican ii document. The rapid development il rapido sviluppo is an apostolic letter written by pope john paul ii in 2005 to those who are involved in communications. Dogmatic constitution on the church lumen gentium, nov. For its series on the documents of second vatican council, zenit turned to ewtns colin donovan about inter mirifica, the decree on the means of social communications.
Summary of inter mirifica decree on the means of social. Inter mirifica and the changing world of communication. Order for station wspmfm, cloverdale, indiana federal. Among the wonderful technological discoveries which men of talent, especially in the present era, have. Lon safkos 2nd edition of the social media bible literally. In hindsight, i think it would have been extremely valuable if the council fathers would have had even more foresight into the future. Inter mirificadecree on the media of social communications promulgated 4 dec. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1963 decree inter mirifica the means of social communication, pope john paul ii writes about how. Decree on the media of social communications, inter mirifica im, 4 december 1963. Among the wonderful technological discoveries which men of talent, especially in the present era, have made with gods help, the church welcomes and promotes with special interest those which have a most direct relation to mens minds and which. Inter mirifica apply most aptly to the so called new. This assembly, invoked by pope john xxiii, met to discuss matters of faith and church discipline.
Decree on the means of social communication of the second vatican council. In hindsight, i think it would have been extremely valuable if the council fathers. The cause of the council the first session the second session the third session the fourth session the effect. The roman catholic church in america through online media. A relatively weak, seldom read document, condescending in tone and addressed to the media and those who control it. Theology project watch it in 720p hd for the best quality. Inter mirifica decree on the media of social communications. Decree on the means of social communication inter mirifica proclaimed by his holiness, pope paul vi on december 4, 1963.
Decree on the media of social communications inter mirifica. It is composed of 24 points, with the aim of addressing the concerns and problems of social communication. Included as well is a discussion of the controversial decree on the mass media, inter mirifica. In an age characterized by social media networks, this. Perfectae caritatis decree on the uptodate renewal of religious life apostolicam actuositatem decree on the apostolate of lay people unitatis redintegratio decree on ecumenism orientalium ecclesiarum decree on the catholic eastern churches inter mirifica decree on the mass media ad gentes decree on the churchs missionary activity. If anything, catholic mass media are generally in a worse state of affairs, both financially and in terms of cultural influence, than they. In pope paul vis decree inter mirifica, he called for church leaders to use new inventions in media that have the power to reach and influence not only individuals, but the very masses and the whole of. At vatican ii, in the pastoral decree inter mirifica, the council fathers set out to. Inter mirifica decree on the instruments of social communication approved december 4, 1963 with a vote of 1960 to 164. Gives everyday catholics a look at the inner workings of the council those who have heard about vatican ii, but never really known what its significance for them and their church is will read this book with interest. After defining the media as those which of their nature can reach and influence not merely. Decree on the instruments of social communication inter mirifica, dec.
Byelorussian, chinese, czech, english, french, german, hungarian, italian, latin, portuguese, spanish, swahili. Decreed by the council and promulgated on december 4, 1963 by pope paul vi. Over 2000 patriarchs, cardinals, residing bishops, abbots, male heads of religious orders, and other nominated persons participated each autumn in the four year. According to contemporary scientific research, the human person is so profoundly affected by sexuality that it must be considered as one of the factors which give to each individuals life the principal traits that distinguish it. Pdf inter mirifica and communication in the church kelly. The vatican ii documents inter mirifica decree on the means of social communication 1963, communio et progressio 1971 and aetatis novae 1992, make it abundantly clear that the church gives utmost importance to social communications, i. Decree inter mirifica on the media of social communications 2015. Nearly a century after the first vatican council, the second vatican council, commonly known as vatican ii, was held between 19621965. Vatican iis decree on the means of social communication, inter mirifica, is a text frequently criticized for its abstract approach and minimal theological depth.
Acknowledging that means or instruments of social communication have the potential of promoting either good or evil, this is all too apparent with the new vehicles of communication that have become commonplace in our present culture like the internet, ipad, iphone, youtube, and facebook. Introduction media is one of the marvelous inventions human beings have created. Constitutions, declarations and decrees council vatican sec. Social media bible pdf 2nd or second lon safko and the social media bible address the key questions why should.
Among the wonderful technological discoveries which men of talent, especially in the present era, have made with gods help, the church welcomes and promotes with special interest those which have. Twentyfive years ago, the second vatican council issued a decree entitled inter mirifica on the subject of the mass media. A reflection on the decree on the apostolate of the laity. This was probably due to the fact that the text was heavily. Inter mirifica on the means of social communication is a decree made by the council at vatican ii and it was promulgated on december 4, 1963 by pope paul vi. Inter mirifica the means of social communication is a decree made by the council at vatican ii and it was promulgated on december 4, 1963 by pope paul vi. Humanae vitae on the regulation of human births papal. If, then, there are serious motives to space out births, which derive from the physical or psychological conditions of husband and wife, or from external conditions, the church teaches that it is then licit to take into account the natural rhythms immanent in the generative functions, for the use of marriage in the infecund periods only, and in. The participants were enriched by the inputs provided by the resource persons on the historical background and the salient features of im, which among other things, officially adopted the expression social communication. It retains the original preface and the chapter and numbering according to the actual ordered sections of the document. The title, taken from the first line of the document as is customary with significant catholic documents, is latin for among the wonderful. Declaration on certain questions concerning sexual ethics sacred congregation for the doctrine of the faith december 29, 1975. Although this decree was primarily directed at catholics involved with the mass media, it also contained insights and messages of general.
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