Doctors of the Church
During the Middle Ages, the lamp of learning burned brightly within the Church. The continued development of monasticism and mendicants nurtured this learning in the West.
Your task is to learn about what makes someone a Doctor of the Church, as well as the influence of some more notable Church Fathers.
Use the following websites, videos, and articles to locate answers to the following task questions
https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/doctors-of-the-catholic-church/
https://www.ourladyswarriors.org/saints/doctlist.htm
https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/my-call-is-love-st-therese-of-lisieux/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH488cuyhWQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ5BmW4G-yY
Task 1.
What are three requirements that must be fulfilled by a person in order to merit being included in the ranks of the “Doctors of the Catholic Church”?
Task 2.
During the era of the Church Fathers, (approximately AD 100-AD 800), eight Doctors particularly stand out and are called “Ecumenical Fathers” because of their widespread influence.
Choose two of these “Ecumenical Fathers” from the Western Rite to learn about. After reading about their biography, discuss in 2-3 sentences their life and their contribution to the Church.
Task 3.
There are two Doctors of the Church in the modern era, both from the Latin Church. Who are they?
Which one offers commentary on the following theme: “I persevered in the reading and did not let my mind wander until I found this encouraging theme: Set your desires on the greater gifts. And I will show you the way which surpasses all others.”
What does this mean?
Who offers commentary: _____________________________________________
What does it mean?
Your task is to learn about what makes someone a Doctor of the Church, as well as the influence of some more notable Church Fathers.
Use the following websites, videos, and articles to locate answers to the following task questions
https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/doctors-of-the-catholic-church/
https://www.ourladyswarriors.org/saints/doctlist.htm
https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/my-call-is-love-st-therese-of-lisieux/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH488cuyhWQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ5BmW4G-yY
Task 1.
What are three requirements that must be fulfilled by a person in order to merit being included in the ranks of the “Doctors of the Catholic Church”?
- ______________________________________
- ______________________________________
- ______________________________________
Task 2.
During the era of the Church Fathers, (approximately AD 100-AD 800), eight Doctors particularly stand out and are called “Ecumenical Fathers” because of their widespread influence.
Choose two of these “Ecumenical Fathers” from the Western Rite to learn about. After reading about their biography, discuss in 2-3 sentences their life and their contribution to the Church.
Task 3.
There are two Doctors of the Church in the modern era, both from the Latin Church. Who are they?
Which one offers commentary on the following theme: “I persevered in the reading and did not let my mind wander until I found this encouraging theme: Set your desires on the greater gifts. And I will show you the way which surpasses all others.”
What does this mean?
- _____________________ 2._______________________
Who offers commentary: _____________________________________________
What does it mean?