63 Christians in the liturgy. SC 14, cites 1 Peter 2:9 to affirm that the active participation of believers is an inherent "right" of all people that they have, based on their baptism. Such participation is rooted in a renewed understanding of the Church's nature, reflecting a deeper appreciation of the dignity of all baptized faithful as members of the priestly people of God.67 Moreover, the document highlights the importance of various ministerial roles in the liturgy, beyond that of the priest (SC 26-31). The Council aimed not only to encourage a more active engagement in the outward rituals of the liturgy but also to foster a deeper participation in the Paschal mystery of Christ, celebrated in the Eucharistic memorial (SC 48).68 Participation of all baptized persons is to be "conscious"- meaning knowing, responsible, and fully understanding the significance of the rites and gestures of each celebration. SC appreciates the necessity of liturgical formation. Along with merely understanding the words and actions, the baptized faithful should be guided to understand the depth of the mysteries being celebrated and to adapt their lives to them. The Second Vatican Council calls for a commitment to liturgical formation not only for seminarians, diocesan liturgical commissions, and members of parish liturgy committees or those entrusted with various liturgical ministries but also for the instruction of all the faithful (SC 19). Therefore, liturgical formation is considered an integral part of all catechesis and Christian formation.69 Another significant theological aspect is the importance of faith and conversion in relation to worship (SC 9).70 The ongoing relevance of SC to the Contemporary Church Although the document was promulgated in 1963 and faced some resistance in the ensuing decades, it remains highly relevant in the contemporary Church. Its theological principles continue to shape the Church's liturgical life today, evident in some aspects including the use of the vernacular, popular sacred music and inculturating local practices and symbols in the liturgy. One of the most significant and practical liturgical reforms to emerge from the Council was the decision to allow the use of the vernacular in the liturgy.71 The Church recognizes the official authorization to translate certain parts of the sacramental rites, the Mass or other parts of the liturgy into the language of the people has brought great benefit to the people. (SC 36:2). In continuing to encourage this change, Pope Francis issued Magnum Principium (MP) on September 3, 201. A part of the content in the MP granted local bishops' conferences greater authority in translating liturgical 70 Clifford and Faggioli, 153. 71 Clifford and Faggioli, 153. 69 Gaillardetz and Clifford, 25. 67 Richard R. Gaillardetz and Catherine E. Clifford, Keys to the Council: Unlocking the Teaching of Vatican II (Collegeville, Minn: Liturgical Press, 2012), 25. 68 Gaillardetz and Clifford, 25.
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