“Gaudium et Spes”

GROUP 1
•often referred to as the Pastoral Constitution
on the Church in the Modern World, is one of
the four major documents produced during the
Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) by the
Catholic Church.

•This document is distinctive for its

engagement with the challenges and
opportunities of the contemporary
world and its attempt to bridge the gap
between the Church and modern
society.

•It was written during a period of

significant social, political, and cultural
change in the 20th century. The Church
sought to address its role and
relevance in a rapidly evolving world.

•It was promulgated by Pope Paul VI
on December 7, 1965.Original
name:Giovanni Battista Enrico
Antonio Maria Montini
•Born, September 26,1897Died,
August 6 1978
•serving as the
Supreme Pontiff from
1963 until his death in
1978
•was the 262nd
Pope of the
Roman
Catholic
Church.
• was canonized as a saint by
the Catholic Church on October
14, 2018, in recognition of his
significant contributions to the
Church and his commitment to
peace and social justice.
 •The title, in Latin, translates to "Joy
and Hope" and it is also known as the
"Pastoral Constitution on the Church in
the Modern World."
JOY HOPE
is a feeling of Hope is the
happiness and optimistic
delight, often expectation or
resulting from a desire for
positive experience something positive
or situation. to happen in the
future.
•The Second Vatican Council,
convened by Pope John XXIII in
1962, sought to modernize the
Church and address its role in
contemporary society."Gaudium
et Spes" is one of the four major
constitutions produced by the
Council.

•It is considered one of the key

documents of the Second
Vatican Council and has had a
significant influence on the
Church's engagement with
contemporary society.
 The Central theme of the document is
the establishment of those social
conditions that can help safeguard
three related values:

(1)Dignity of the Human Person: The document

emphasizes the inherent dignity of every human
being, recognizing that individuals and societies must
respect and promote this dignity in all aspects of
life.It calls for respect for human rights and social
justice.

(2)The common good:the document emphasizes the facilities

whether material,cultural or institutional that the members of a
community provide to all members in order to fulfill a relational
obligation they all have to care for certain interests that they have
in common.
(3)Unity of Mankind:all humans
have been created in the image
of God,God does not make any
distinction between people
regardless of race or color.

•The Church's Engagement with

the World: "Gaudium et Spes"
encourages the Church to actively
engage with the world, to
understand and address the
challenges of the modern era.
"Gaudium et Spes" addresses social
justice issues, such as poverty,
inequality, and labor rights, urging
Catholics to actively work toward a
more just and equitable society.

It discusses the importance of marriage

and the family as fundamental building
blocks of society and highlights their
significance in modern life.

The document also promotes

religious freedom and the
right of individuals to practice
their faith without coercion
or discrimination.
NOTE:

"Gaudium et Spes" is not an

encyclical but rather a
pastoral constitution, a
significant document
produced during the Second
Vatican Council in 1965. It
addresses the Church's role
in the modern world and
promotes dialogue between
the Church and
contemporary society.
•Canasa •Jamon
•Alip •Micabalo