| Announcements |
nametags, sign-ups, arrange for goodies |
| Assignments for today |
Read: Codex
I (Eng); Lat; Parallel;
Coriden, Introduction, 1–54, 191–204
Skim: Beal, xix–xx, 1–238
Rec: Hite & Ward, 1–166; Huels (entire); McKenna 13–24, 109–25; Örsy
(entire) |
| 8:30 |
Opening Prayer |
| 8:45 |
Introductions—name cards and brief
info. on file cards for me
Review Syllabus & web materials; discuss
texts; Q&A about reading so far |
| 9:00 |
Catholic Trivia Game |
| 9:30 Break |
Students choose case
study assignments & presentation times |
| 9:40 Mini-Lecture: |
Key Point: "Canons" are not "Law" (cf. Coriden, An Introduction
to Canon Law, 1–34) |
| 10:00 Dyads |
- Categorize the canons (I.1–34)
- Identify the distinctions made in these canons
- What significance do these categories and distinctions have?
Discuss in Large Group: compare and contrast results |
| 10:30 Break |
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| 10:35 Mini-Lecture: |
Key Point: Faith, hope and charity come before the law |
| 10:55 Small Group Discussions (three groups
of four each) |
- Are any of these features of the Council a surprise to you?
- Which of these do you think are the most important for church life?
- What significance do these principles have for understanding the canons?
- What differences would there be in your view of "canon law" if these
things are taken into account?
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| 11:15 Break |
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| 11:20 Mini-Lecture: |
Key Point: The Council Governs the Code |
| 11:45 Discussion: |
- What do you think is the significance of this point that the Council
governs the Code?
- Which of the principles of revision do you think are the most important?
- Which of the principles of revision do you think are the least important?
- What would be different if the Code were to govern our interpretation
of the Council?
- What would you do in a case where it seems that a particular canon
goes counter to the teaching of the Council? How would you resolve this
difficulty?
- What other questions do you have on this topic, or on the other material
from this morning?
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| 12:00 Lunch break |
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12:45 Mini-Lecture & WorkshopAn Introduction to Case Studies |
Basic components of a Case Analysis:
- a summary of the key facts of the case
- an outline of the pastoral issues involved
- a list of the canons you see as pertinent to the case
- a discussion of your assumptions regarding the literary, rhetorical
& historical aspects of these canons
- a statement of how you would resolve the case, including the grounds
for your decision
- a brief analysis of the ethical, pastoral, and theological implications
of your decision
Examples of Cases relating primarily to Codex I–II
- The Chancellor calls Sr. Judith to tell her she has been appointed
Pastor and Parish Administrator of St. Anne's Parish (c. 146, 148, 150,
152, 156, 157)
- After returning from a cruise provided by an important parish donor,
the Pastor fires his newly-appointed Associate for insubordination and
appoints the donor's nephew as his replacement (c. 146–148 §2,
153, 157, 192–193)
- A Pastor refuses to communicate a pro-abortion politician (c. 209,
213, 214, 218, 220, 221, 222 §§1–2, 227)
- The Parish Finance Committee recommends that Pastor eliminate health insurance
coverage for Parish employees (c. 216, 222 §2, 228 §1, 227
§2, 231 §2)
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| 1:30 Dyads |
Case Preparation time |
| 1:45 |
Hite & Ward Case
#1 |
| 2:00 |
SEM Case #1: A
Request for Baptism |
| 2:15 |
SEM Case #2: A
Request for First Communion |
| 2:30 |
SEM Case #3: A
Request for Marriage |
| 2:45 |
SEM Case #5: Baptism
v. Boundaries |
| 3:00 Break |
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| 3:15 |
Hite & Ward Case
#19 |
| 3:30 |
SEM Case #4: A
Case of Inter-Communion |
| 3:45 |
SEM Case #6: When
to Baptize a Child |
| 4:00 |
Session summary |
| 4:15 |
Feedback
Sheet |
| 4:30 |
Conclude session |
| Assignments for tomorrow |
Read: Codex
II (Eng); Lat; Coriden, Introduction, 55–102
Skim: Beal, 239–908
Rec: Hite & Ward, 168–335; McKenna 25–47 |