The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World
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The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World is an apostolic exhortation by Pope John Paul II that outlines the mission, responsibilities, and spiritual vocation of the Christian family in contemporary society.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World Context triple: [Familiaris consortio, titleInEnglish, The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World]
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Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
The Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family is the concluding document of the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family, summarizing the bishops’ pastoral reflections and recommendations on marriage and family life in the contemporary Church.
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Christian Mission in the Modern World
"Christian Mission in the Modern World" is a widely influential book by theologian John Stott that explores the nature, scope, and contemporary relevance of Christian mission.
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2014 Synod of Bishops on the Family
The 2014 Synod of Bishops on the Family was a major Catholic Church gathering of bishops convened by Pope Francis to discuss contemporary pastoral challenges facing families and the Church’s response to them.
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The Church as sacrament of salvation
The Church as sacrament of salvation is a central Vatican II theological concept presenting the Church as a visible sign and effective instrument through which Christ’s saving grace is communicated to humanity.
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The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World
"The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World" is an official 2016 Holy and Great Council document that articulates the contemporary social and ethical witness of the Orthodox Church in areas such as peace, justice, human dignity, and global challenges.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World Target entity description: The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World is an apostolic exhortation by Pope John Paul II that outlines the mission, responsibilities, and spiritual vocation of the Christian family in contemporary society.
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A.
Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
The Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family is the concluding document of the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family, summarizing the bishops’ pastoral reflections and recommendations on marriage and family life in the contemporary Church.
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B.
Christian Mission in the Modern World
"Christian Mission in the Modern World" is a widely influential book by theologian John Stott that explores the nature, scope, and contemporary relevance of Christian mission.
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C.
2014 Synod of Bishops on the Family
The 2014 Synod of Bishops on the Family was a major Catholic Church gathering of bishops convened by Pope Francis to discuss contemporary pastoral challenges facing families and the Church’s response to them.
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D.
The Church as sacrament of salvation
The Church as sacrament of salvation is a central Vatican II theological concept presenting the Church as a visible sign and effective instrument through which Christ’s saving grace is communicated to humanity.
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E.
The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World
"The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World" is an official 2016 Holy and Great Council document that articulates the contemporary social and ethical witness of the Orthodox Church in areas such as peace, justice, human dignity, and global challenges.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
apostolic exhortation
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papal document ⓘ |
| author |
Pope John Paul II
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Saint John Paul II ⓘ
linked to:
Pope John Paul II
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| category |
1981 documents
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Catholic teaching on the family ⓘ Documents of Pope John Paul II ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Vatican City ⓘ |
| datePublished | 1981-11-22 ⓘ |
| documentNumberInPontificate | first post-synodal apostolic exhortation of John Paul II ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
mission of the Christian family in contemporary society
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responsibilities of Christian spouses and parents ⓘ spiritual vocation of the family ⓘ |
| follows | Apostolic Exhortation Catechesi Tradendae ⓘ |
| hasShortTitle |
Familiaris Consortio
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linked to:
Familiaris consortio
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| issuedBy |
Holy See
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Vatican ⓘ
linked to:
Holy See
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| language |
English
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Italian ⓘ Latin ⓘ |
| latinTitle |
Familiaris Consortio
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linked to:
Familiaris consortio
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| papacyOf | Pope John Paul II ⓘ |
| precedes | Apostolic Exhortation Reconciliatio et Paenitentia ⓘ |
| relatedToCouncilOrSynod | 1980 Synod of Bishops on the Family ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Christianity
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Roman Catholic Church ⓘ
linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| subject |
Christian family
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contraception ⓘ divorce and remarriage ⓘ education of children ⓘ evangelization by families ⓘ family life ⓘ human life and procreation ⓘ indissolubility of marriage ⓘ marriage ⓘ moral teaching on sexuality ⓘ natural family planning ⓘ pastoral care of families ⓘ responsibility of parents ⓘ role of men in the family ⓘ role of women in the family ⓘ social role of the family ⓘ spirituality of the family ⓘ vocation of the family ⓘ |
| teaches |
family as basic cell of society
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family as domestic church ⓘ |
| typeOfDocument | post-synodal apostolic exhortation ⓘ |
| upholds |
Catholic doctrine on marriage
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openness to life in marriage ⓘ sanctity of human life ⓘ |
| yearPublished | 1981 ⓘ |
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
2015 Synod of Bishops on the Family
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The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the Contemporary World
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linked to: The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World