Symbol wiary jako przedmiot Disciplina arcani w Kościele starożytnym

Abstract

Explanation of Creed, known also as Symbolum, was an essential part of ca-techumen’s preparing for baptism in the ancient Church. Catechesis in the last weeks of the Lent were dedicated to that question. These catechesis were related to the solemn rites of traditio Symboli and redditio Symboli. Catechumens were obliged to remember Symbol but they could have neither put it down nor discussed it, nor even recited it. Some bishops forbade even to discuss about the catechesis. Catechumens were very often reminded to keep the secret, and this question was emphasized. In this article the duty of keeping the secret is analyzed in the context of disci­plina aracni which was practiced in catechesis of 4th and 5th century.

Keywords

• katecheza
• tajemnica
• traditio Symboli
• redditio Symboli
• disciplina arcani