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History of LG
- Supposed to be 1 document to describe churches inner life
- 1st draft= 11 chapters and appendis- very heave in scholastic language
- 2nd draft= 4 chapters
- 3rd draft= exxpanded 4 to six and added 2 new chapters
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LG structure
- Mystery of the Church
- The people of God
- The Church is Hierarchical
- The Laity
- Pilgrim Church
- Our Lady
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The Mystery of the Church
- "mystery" portrayed as a sacrament
- church is seed of KOG
- re-Casts teh relationship between the RCC and other Christian Churches
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The People of God
- Note Positioning of chapter- before hierarchy!
- everyone participates in Christs Priesthood
- all participate in Christ's prophetic office
- recognizes other denom. are Christian but not operating in fullness
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The church is Hierarchical
- Bishops- teach , sanctify, Govern, Of Apostolic succession
- Priests- consecrate image of Christ, help Bishops
- Deacons- help out
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The Laity
- Secular Ministry
- Participate in Christ's priestly office
- Participate in Christ's prophetic office
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Pilgrim church
- Eschatological orientation
- communion of saints
- solidarity btwn earth and heaven
- Liturgy= church realized
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Our Lady
- Mary's life in realtion to Salvation/ Christ= Mother of God
- Model of Church: Mother and Virgin
- Mary's life in relation to church - interceeds for us, advocates, helper, benefactress and mediator
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