Making Parish Councils Pastoral
Making Parish Councils Pastoral

Author: Mark F. Fischer

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9780809146765

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Making Parish Councils Pastoral traces the historical development of the ôpastoralö style of council and shows how councils can more effectively embrace the church's vision of studying and reflecting on parish matters and recommending their conclusions to the pastor.

The Parish as Covenant
The Parish as Covenant

Author: Thomas P. Sweetser

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9781580511100

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Argues that contemporary parishes are "caught in a Church system that is not working. Proposes a dual-focus system of parish leadership which creates a healthier, more collaborative environment for leaders, assistants and parishioners, and helps ensure a successful transition when pastors or administrators are replaced.

Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord

Author: Usccb

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9781574557244

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Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord offers pastoral and theological reflections on the reality of lay ecclesial ministry, affirmation of those who serve in this way, and a synthesis of best thinking and practice.

Parish Pastoral Councils
Parish Pastoral Councils

Author: Debra Snoddy

Publisher: Veritas Books (IE)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847302410

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This is a how-to-do-it' workbook that lays out the necessary steps for forming, enabling and sustaining a parish pastoral council. It moves from introducing the concept of a parish pastoral council to its formation and planning, and on to its first few years of activity. The book provides detailed step-by-step procedures, which can be easily adapted to any parish situation. These procedures are further detailed on an accompanying CD, which provides visual aids and kick-off points for discussion. While other books on parish pastoral councils focus on the theory, this book is simply about getting it done. The focus is practicable and singular: to form a parish pastoral council with sufficient knowledge and training to get some real' work done for the good of all in the parish community.

Four Ways to Build More Effective Parish Councils
Four Ways to Build More Effective Parish Councils

Author: Mark F. Fischer

Publisher: Twenty Third Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781585951949

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This practical collection of essays brings readers up to date on the developments in pastoral councils as well as presents four principles that make pastoral councils even more effective. A must-have for pastors and parish council members.