The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1962-08-03

Wanted -- Lay views on
the Ecumenical Council
of EUCHARIST, a Magazine of Spirituality for the Modern Layman, a. a means
for the Ecumenical Council Replies to this survey will form the bads for a
h hep s as%e THAI IN tS ssr rspo %s" sae ea nSfh reflects r lnF the bs'2 american 10 ' cnth SdfeG sh% ns
about the important matter of Church reform and Christian unity. The report
will alsoa appear in this newspaper
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/ How urgent do you think is the o9 need for change change in the life Na of the Church,
2 List three things in order of importance, which you think most need reform in
Catholic lea d practice.
b.
c
coming Ecunen@l Council. Check the box indicating your WI think
ing about the need for change in each area.
THE CHURCH
Needed Not Needed
l. Clarity the nature of cnurch-stae relations.
Better flf1ment of the dnectves o the Holy See and of
the Bishops. i
3 Greater stress or the local authority and importance of
4 The restoration of the office of deacons who may be
s. Should the Council attempt ito define new dogmas eg,
the universal, but subordinate medatorship of Mary? Yes No
" o on nuelear warfare D' - Yes No
/ Greater consultative voice for the hry in Church and
school administration.
o Better channels for the hty to make known their opinions
to the hierarchy q
3 How we'll do you think Catholic lsymen are really prepared for a more
Wei prepared Fairly we'll prepared q Poorly Prepared
4 Do you feel that ant-cbrcalsm is a serious danger to the
Church in America? Yes No
REFORMS OF MORALS AND LIFE
l. A Qualification IF the notion of obedience which laymen
owe to Pope, Bishop Pastor ordinary priest.
2 Revision OF adjustment Of the Index Of Forbidden Books
:. Reform in marriage laws # Church eg, more local
authority for marriage courts, better regulation Of mixed
marriages.
d More emphasis n the universal spirituality of the Church
and LESS on particular devotons. Il Il
LITURGY AND LIFE
/. Partial introduction of English in the Mass
2 Effective guidance at all levels to make the Liturgy
better understood and lived.
!. Greater stress OF and instruction in the Bible
d Elimination Of Sol days of fasta and abstinence and SUBJ
shutting works of charity days of service to the Church.
5 Moderntahon of religious dress. Il u
OTHER CHURCHES
/ Qualification OF the notion Of federation" or religious
freedom.
O. Make it clear to- on-Cathouc9 that once the essentials are
sahguarded. the Church is ready to make every possible
change that would truly improve chances or unity
3 Relaxing of ceubacy law in favor ofco converted ministers
who wish to be priests
How often have you prayed for the success OF the Council?
Il Never II Seldom u Often
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State in Life:
Iayman G 1aywoman T. Married Il Single u Priest II Brother G. Nun
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Age......... Education: Z High School College e Graduate Studies
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