YLPC 8202: Canon Law: The Teaching & Sanctifying Role of the Church

Book III (The Teaching Function of the Church) and Book IV (The Sanctifying Function of the Church) of the Code of Canon Law will be studied. Lecture and practical applications to parish ministry will be presented. Book III covers the Ministry of the Divine Word, the Missionary Action of the Church, Catholic Education, Instruments of Social Communication and Books, and the Profession of Faith. Book IV covers all the sacraments, other acts of divine worship, and sacred places and times. Marriage is covered separately in YPC 8204-Canon Law of Marriage.