Pastoral theology is founded on worship and salvation. Vatican II stresses evangelization, doctrinal fidelity, sacraments, penance, and lay involvement, rejecting relativism and affirming Christ as the sole Mediator and Truth.
The Fatima message urges penance, Eucharistic reverence, and devotion to Mary’s Immaculate Heart to combat sin and save souls. Bishop Schneider emphasizes its prophetic importance for today’s Church and world.
The Church teaches that contraception is intrinsically evil, violating God's law and human dignity. Marriage must remain open to life, uniting love and procreation in obedience to divine truth.
