Thursday Morning Scripture Study - The History of Vatican II

Join us for our next series, The History of Vatican II, presented by Jim McGill. Vatican II is the most important event in the Roman Catholic Church in the twentieth century and, arguably, since the Reformation. The Council met periodically from 1962 to 1965. As the Church completes the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of Vatican II, this class will examine and discuss: • The history and issues that led up to the Council • The reasons Pope John XXIII called the Council • How the Council operated • What was discussed, debated and concluded • The sixteen documents the Council produced • How the Council has been implemented and interpreted by the magisterium and the faithful. As every pope has affirmed, to be Catholic in the twenty-first century is to be living in the Church as understood by Vatican II. We will explore this rich legacy and see why its importance and significance is not diminished by the passing of time but continues to be the link between our ancient faith tradition and the modern world. Cost is $20. Visit gscc.net/scripturestudy to register.