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olic faith. Canon 1325 forbade "disputations or conferences about matters of faith with non-Catholics, especially in public, unless the Holy See, or in case of emergency the Ordinary of the place, had given permission." Canon 823 prohibited the offering of Moss in the churches of heretics or schismatics even though they were in the post properly conseaated or blessed. The law against cooperating in schismatic worship was so strictly interpreted by commentators thot a very serious reason was necessary to sell the bread or wine to be used for the Eucharist. 4. ln accordance with the decrees of Vatican Il how is the work of ecumenism carried on?
The Holy See has established a permanent Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity. lts task is to core for relations with members of other corn· munities. Jt is concerned with the interpretation and implementation of the principles of ecumenism. ln addition to promoting and coordinoting Cath· olic groups on bath the national and international levels, it encourages dia· logue on ecumenical questions and activities with churches and ecclesial communities not in communion with the Apostolic See. There is a Pontifical Commission for Religious Relations with Judaism and one for Relations with Islam. The Vatican has also set up a distinct Secretariat for non·Christians and another for non~believers. The Secretariat for Christian Unity issued a statement in 1975 outlining a number of forms of ecumenical action at the regional, national and local levels. Among the creas of local ecumenism the following are offered by way of illustration: sharing in proyer and worship; common Bible work (distribution and studyl; joint pastoral core (in hospitals, prisons etc.); shared premises; collaboration in education; joint use of communications media; cooperation in the health fleld; national and international emergen· cies; relief of human need; social problems; bilateral dialogues; meetings of religious leaders; joint working groups to explore possible flelds of cooperation, study and action. Questions thot are more likely ta arise on the local scene will be treated under the foflowing headings: ecumenical education and joint action; worship services; sacramental sharing. ECUMENICAL EDUCATION AND JOINT ACTION
S. How has contemporary ecumenism affected Catholic seminaries and other institutions of higher learning? ln the theologicol preparation of seminorions the "curriculum must be shaped in the light of the fact thot the great central trûths of salvotion form a common Christian heritage and ore, indeed bridges between various fra· ditions. The seminary student must know his faith weil, be able ta appreciate