[scouter]

PiusV, I came across this discussion about the nature of the Ordinary Magisterium. It seems relatively informative, but I do think it conflates "teaching" with "discipline", and therefore it loses some credibility in my view. The examples of eating meat on Fridays of Lent is a matter of discipline, not teaching. I have no doubt that synods may define discipline, which we are required to obey (assuming it is not intrinsically immoral). But I'm not convinced that they can define doctrine (teaching), which we are required to believe.

I'm interested in what you think.

[scouter]

Oooops.... I forgot to include the link!

http://www.netplaces.com/catholicism-guide/the-magisterium/ordinary-magisterium.htm

[piusv]

This is interesting. It is part of a Q & A about the JPII Catechism:

The Catechism is part of the Church’s official teaching in the sense that it was suggested by a Synod of Bishops, requested by the Holy Father, prepared and revised by bishops and promulgated by the Holy Father as part of his ordinary Magisterium.

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church.cfm