Christifideles Laici
Author: Pope John Paul II
Publisher:
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9780851837772
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRevolutionary document on the dignity and role of the lay faithful in the Church
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Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People
Author: Pope John Paul II
Publisher:
Published: 1989-03-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780819844590
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPost-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of John Paul II.
Clericalism
Author: George B. Wilson
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 2017-06-15
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 0814639828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSearching for answers in the midst of the sexual abuse crisis in the church, many blamed the clerical culture. But what exactly is this clerical culture? We may know it when we see it, but how can we 'whether clergy or laypeople 'go about dismantling it and putting in place a new, healthy culture? George Wilson has spent decades working with organizations to help them discover, and often recover, their foundational calling. He is also a Jesuit priest engaged in the lives of congregations. In Clericalism: The Death of Priesthood he brings together both capacities and gives his sense of the challenges facing the church. As members of the church, Wilson maintains, we are all responsible for creating a clerical culture. And we are also responsible for that culture's transformation. Clericalism aids this transformation by helping us examine some underlying attitudes that create and preserve destructive relationships between ordained and laity. After looking at the crisis and establishing where we are now, this book challenges us with concrete suggestions for changing behaviors. We are lay and ordained, but all baptized into the royal priesthood of 1 Peter 2:9, all called to spread the Gospel and do the work of God's love in the world. Ultimately, this is a hopeful book, looking for the restoration of a genuine priesthood, free of clericalism, in which we become truly united in Christ..
The Lay Faithful in the Roman Catholic Church
Author: Ignatius Ayivor
Publisher:
Published: 2018-03-19
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 9783668591837
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSeminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Theology - Historic Theology, Ecclesiastical History, language: English, abstract: The word "laity " or "lay" comes from the Greek term laikos which in turn, is derived from the word laos which means "people." The term "lay" therefore, means "belonging to the people." However, a long historical development affected the original meaning of the term "lay" especially in its use in the political and secular spheres. The term underwent some changes in meaning and thus acquired a meaning of opposition to religion or the term "sacred." The term "lay" attracted an expression of attitude of separation and rejection. In general usage "lay," as a word is applied to all those who are outside a given profession. Those who are not professional in a given profession are regarded as lay persons. Likewise in the Church, the word "laity/lay' was gradually introduced and it was applied to Christians by some authors. In order to establish the identity of laity or lay faithful in the Church, it is important to examine how the Church defines who a lay person is. The Church simply sees the lay faithful as persons who are baptized into the Church, who have a secular quality and whose functions in the Church differ from those who are ordained. The Church has a long history with regard to the laity and their activities in the Church. There are several historical factors that undergird the treatment and position of the lay people in the Church. From the very beginning of the Church, lay people participated in ecclesial life and contributed immensely to the mission of the Church. The author intends here not to give extensive historical exposition of the important roles of the laity but to highlight a representation of their active presence and the factors that affected their position in the Church through historical time. The author traces the history of the laity and their involvement as well as their position within ecclesial structure
The Priesthood of the Faithful
Author: Paul J. Philibert
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780814630235
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Explores the doctrine of the priesthood of the baptized and examines its significance for the spiritual growth of the faithful and the revitalization of the church"--Provided by publisher.
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781574555431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom USCCB Publishing, this revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass.
Awakening Vocation
Author: Edward P. Hahnenberg
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 2010-07-01
Total Pages: 371
ISBN-13: 0814657338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDoes God have a specific plan for each of us, or is it more like general guidelines for all of us? How do my gifts and abilities, my personality and particular circumstances, impact my vocation? What is the role of the church in this process? What are the needs of the world that call us to respond? Awakening Vocation explores these questions and breathes new life into an ancient idea - rousing vocation from a centuries-long slumber. Inspired by the broad and inclusive Vision of the Second Vatican Council, the book traces the history of Catholic reflection on vocation and offers a constructive proposal for the present. In plain language, Edward Hahnenberg argues that Catholic thinking on vocation has been frustrated by a deficient theology of grace and that the key to reclaiming the notion of God's call today lies in a Vision of God's self-gift reaching across al of human history and into every human heart. Rethinking vocation in light of a revitalized theology of grace helps move beyond earlier dead ends, opening up new ways of imagining discipleship and discernment within our wonderfully diverse and yet deeply divided world.
Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
Author: Usccb
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9781574557244
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCo-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.
The Faithful
Author: James M. O’Toole
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 385
ISBN-13: 0674034880
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnnotation Here, James O'Toole offers a panoramic history of the American Catholic laity. From the first settlements of Catholics in the colonies, to the turmoil of modern scandals, we see Catholics' complex relations with Rome and with their own nation, the institutional changes and the daily life of America's Catholics.
Doctrinal Note on Some Questions Regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life
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Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781574555509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis document identifies some doctrinal principles for Catholics to use as they participate in political debate and the democratic process, whether as church leaders, politicians, or voters.
