scholarly journals Youth Ministry after the Synod on Young People—Ten Points of No Return

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
Rossano Sala
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Youth Ministry ◽  
Pope Francis ◽  
The World ◽  
The Catholic Church ◽  
Church Communities

From October 2016 to March 2019, the Catholic Church engaged in a lengthy journey together with young people. Over these two and a half years, some important documents were produced, including the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit by Pope Francis. The Synod on Youth has involved the entire Catholic Church, mobilizing all Church communities around the world. After explaining the identity and meaning of a Synod for the Catholic Church, the author offers ten points of no return, which are to be considered the main fruits of this journey. They are leaven for the renewal of youth ministry in the Catholic context and elements for further exploration, comparison and dialogue with other Christian denominations.

scholarly journals Devastating Consequences of Sex Trafficking on Women's Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fr. James McTavish
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Sex Trafficking ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Pope Francis ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
The World ◽  
The Catholic Church

Sex trafficking has devastating consequences on the physical and mental well-being of millions of women around the world. These trafficking victims often come in contact with medical personnel, and these encounters with suitably prepared staff can be a step toward healing of the victims. The Catholic Church, especially through Pope Francis, is making strenuous efforts to curb the spread of sex trafficking. Same-sex feelings and behavior may arise post-trafficking in individuals, although this does not appear to be mentioned thus far in the literature. Here, we are most likely dealing with a type of “pseudo-lesbianism” post-trauma. The trafficking survivor can be helped to understand some of the likely roots of her feelings such as anti-male sentiments following abuse. She needs to be patiently, and expertly, accompanied to process the trauma she has experienced, and learn how to meet her genuine needs for female affection and affirmation in healthy, chaste, and non-erotic ways. Summary Around the world, millions of female victims of human trafficking are forced into sex “work,” often resulting in serious physical and mental-health problems. Healthcare staff should be alert to spot victims of sex trafficking and be ready to assist them. The Catholic Church, especially through Pope Francis, has been vocal in denouncing this form of modern slavery. Some female victims of sex trafficking may experience same-sex feelings afterward. Healing for such young women involves helping them to process their traumatic experiences, as well as patiently accompanying them as they seek to develop healthy, chaste friendships with other females and males.

scholarly journals Por uma Igreja pobre. Uma experiência eclesial vivida pelas CEBs

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 (292) ◽  
pp. 849-864
Author(s):  
Celso Pinto Carias
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Pope Francis ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The World ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Catholic Church

Há pouco, a Igreja católica ganhou um novo Papa. Ele escolheu o nome de Francisco. É um símbolo forte. O artigo apresentado quer ratificar o fato de que, teologicamente, a Igreja deve caminhar sob um testemunho de pobreza. Então, em sintonia com a caminhada das CEBs (Comunidades Eclesiais de Base), que nunca perderam a vocação da opção pelos pobres, o artigo pretende chamar atenção para a necessidade de uma Igreja que siga a missão com um fundamento teológico que responda à necessidade de proclamar ao mundo aquilo que o Papa Francisco vem fazendo: humildade e simplicidade.Not so long ago, the Catholic Church gained a new Pope. He chose to be called Francis. This is a strong symbol. The present article wants to ratify the fact that, theologically, the Church must walk under a testimony of poverty. Then, in harmony with the path of the CEBs (Ecclesial Grassroots Communities) that never lost their vocation of an option for the poor, the article intends to call attention to the need for a Church that will follow the mission as a theological fundament that in turn responds to the need to proclaim to the world what Pope Francis has been doing: humility and simplicity.Keywords: Catholic Church. Poor Church. CEBs. Humility. Simplicity.

scholarly journals Nauczanie religii w polskich szkołach – sukces czy porażka?

2019 ◽  
pp. 207-228
Author(s):  
Witold Jedynak
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Local Church ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Sociological Studies ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Catholic Church ◽  
Church Communities

Religious Education was reintroduced to state Polish schools in September 1990. The par- ticipation is not obligatory and it depends on parents and pupils. Sociological studies show that Religious Education has far more supporters than opponents which, undoubtedly, is the pastoral success of the Catholic Church. Despite the fact that in the last few years the attendance at RE was dropping, the vast majority of pupils still participate in it. Young people assess the quality of RE in a positive way. Some of them think that RE is interesting and they participate in it willingly. Others are of the opinion that RE is no di erent from other subjects.For the Catholic Church Religious Education is an important pastoral task. Therefore, it under- takes activities in order to provide quali ed RE teachers. The drawback of this e ort is, undoubte- dly, the fact that the catechization at school is done by laypeople with the simultaneous pullback of priests. Both pupils and parents are of the opinion that such actions not only impair the quality of RE teaching and lead to poor participation but also damage the relation between young people and parishes. In times when the level of religiosity and morality is falling, the Church should intensify its e ort to stop the process of secularization of young generation and strengthen or even rebuild the relation between young people with local Church communities by providing e ective RE teaching.

scholarly journals Youth, Catholic Church and Internet: Approaches Possible?

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 583
Author(s):  
Gabriel Carvalho Bungenstab
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Youth Ministry ◽  
Christian Leadership ◽  
The World ◽  
Catholic Charismatic Renewal ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Catholic Church

This article seeks to understand the relationship between the youth and the Catholic Church (specifically the community of young catholic) in today's society. Assuming that the Church influences the category of youth, despite the "disenchantment of the world" emerged in modernity. We tried to see what the understandings that the Youth Ministry (as Catholics) has on the conceptualization of contemporary Brazilian youth. This requires an analysis of the Youth Ministry (PJ), the Youth Ministry of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR MJ) and Christian Leadership Training (TLC) website has been performed as well as their social networks in order to find the position of this about today's youth. Juventude, Igreja Católica e Internet: Aproximações Possíveis? O presente artigo busca entender a relação entre a juventude e a Igreja Católica (especificamente as comunidades de jovens católicos) na sociedade hodierna. Parte da hipótese que a Igreja influencia a categoria da juventude, apesar do “desencantamento do mundo” surgido na modernidade. Buscou-se enxergar quais os entendimentos que as comunidades de jovens católicos têm sobre a conceituação da juventude contemporânea brasileira. Para tal, foi realizada uma análise dos sites da Pastoral da Juventude (PJ), do Ministério Jovem da Renovação Carismática Católica (MJ RCC) e do Treinamento de Liderança Cristã (TLC), bem como suas redes sociais, a fim de encontrar o posicionamento desta a respeito da juventude hodierna.

scholarly journals Problematyka ochrony środowiska naturalnego w doktrynie Kościoła katolickiego

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Łuszczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Pope Francis ◽  
The World ◽  
The Catholic Church

<p>The article is an analysis of the complex position of the Catholic Church on the problem of environmental protection. The author follows the evolution of views, initially of contributory significance, as a result of the vision of man as God’s creation functioning in the world also created by God. A large part of the article addresses the doctrinal revolution of Pope Francis contained in the encyclical <em>Laudato si’</em> and an attempt to answer the question: How did this happen?</p>

scholarly journals Newman, Catholicity, and the Church Today: On the Development of Christian Principles through Dialogue with the World

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Christopher Cimorelli
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Religion And Science ◽  
Potential Development ◽  
The World ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Catholic Church

This article explores the following question: Given the Roman Catholic Church’s present-day teaching on catholicity, how can St. John Henry Newman’s historically conscious, imaginative view of catholicity assist Catholic Christians today in understanding the concept faithfully, but in a manner ‘open’ to its potential development in an age of shifting metaphysics? After (1) an introduction to the topic and challenges to the notion of catholicity today, this article then (2) analyzes the present-day view of catholicity as a mark of the church according to the ‘Catechism of the Catholic Church’, noting areas of development as well as limitations. The article then (3) investigates Newman’s understanding of catholicity within his sacramental and imaginative worldview. Newman’s understanding of the development of principles and doctrines is particularly relevant for a consideration today of how the church’s view of catholicity might authentically develop from a dialogue between religion and science. The article then (4) synthesizes results in a concluding section that indicates how the fruits of the preceding analysis could be realized through eco-theological dialogue.

scholarly journals Abortion, embryos, euthanasia, and gender theory: an anthropological analysis of the Catholic Church’s Bioethics Manual at World Youth Day

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naara Luna
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Embryo Research ◽  
National Commission ◽  
Individual Autonomy ◽  
Gender Theory ◽  
Medically Assisted Reproduction ◽  
The World ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Catholic Church

Abstract The present article analyzes the Keys to Bioethics - JMJ Rio 2013 handbook, produced by the Jerôme Lejeune Foundation and the National Commission for Family Pastoral Care, linked to the National Conference of Bishops in Brazil. This booklet was offered to people attending the World Youth Day that took place in Rio de Janeiro in 2013. It is a student’s guide, created to educate young people about the doctrines of the Catholic Church. The text presents bioethical arguments against abortion in any situation, and defends the human rights of embryos and fetuses through topics such as: prenatal diagnosis, medically assisted reproduction, pre-implantation diagnosis, and embryo research (stem cells). The text also condemns euthanasia and repudiates ‘gender theory’ as false. In essence, it questions individual autonomy. The distribution of this booklet is an example of the activities of the Catholic Church in public spaces.

scholarly journals LOUIS MASSIGNON: A HOSPITALIDADE DIALOGAL

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (116) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Faustino Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
Muslim World ◽  
Religious Dialogue ◽  
The World ◽  
The Catholic Church

O diálogo inter-religioso apresenta-se hoje como um dos grandes desafios do século XXI, sendo caminho essencial para a afirmação de um horizonte de paz para a humanidade. Trata-se de uma das artes mais difíceis e arriscadas da conversação, mas essencial na construção de uma cidadania que respeite a alteridade. O objetivo desse artigo é apresentar a trajetória de um dos grandes interlocutores do diálogo entre cristianismo e islã, Louis Massignon (1883-1962), um pioneiro na abertura da igreja católica ao mundo muçulmano. Com sua perspectiva de vida e reflexão favoreceu um novo olhar sobre o islã, esse mundo religioso que envolve hoje cerca de uma em cada cinco pessoas do mundo.ABSTRACT: The Inter-religious dialogue is presented today as one of the great challenges of the 21st century, being an essential way for the affirmation of a horizon of peace for humanity. It is about one of the most difficult and risky arts of the conversation, but essential in the construction of a citizenship that respects the alteridade. The objective of this article is to present the trajectory of one of the great interlocutors of the dialogue between Christianity and Islam, Louis Massignon (1883-1962), a pioneer in the opening of the Catholic Church to the Muslim world. With its perspective of life and reflection it favored a new to look at on Islam, this religious world that today involves about one out of every five people of the world.

scholarly journals O Papa Francisco e a Cúria Romana. Contradições entre os poderes e impactos carismáticos sobre uma burocracia tradicional

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (300) ◽  
pp. 958
Author(s):  
João Décio Passos
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Pope Francis ◽  
Bureaucratic Power ◽  
Historical Moment ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Catholic Church

Síntese: As análises desenvolvidas nesse artigo têm como objeto as relações entre o Papa Francisco e a Cúria romana. A distância crítica visível do atual Pontífice em relação à dinâmica curial levanta a problemática do exercício de poder no governo central da Igreja católica. Assumindo como principal referência teórica as tipologias de poder weberianas, distingue o poder carismático, exercido por Francisco, e o poder burocrático, exercido pela Cúria. A reflexão indica que se trata de uma duplicidade de autoridade inerente ao poder central da Igreja que se torna, no momento histórico, explícita nas posturas e discursos do Papa. Afirma também que a Cúria, com suas doenças expostas por Francisco, constitui uma burocracia com características próprias e que as reformas prometidas deverão colocá-la na posição de autêntica burocracia, cuja função é estar a serviço de um governo colegiado exercido pelo Pontífice, conforme indicou o Concílio Vaticano II.Palavras-chave: Autoridade. Cúria romana. Igreja. Papado. Reforma.Abstract: The analyses developed in this article have as object the relations between Pope Francis and the Roman Curia. The critically visible distance between the current Pontiff and the curial dynamic raises the issue of the exercise of power in the central government of the Catholic Church. Taking as main theoretical reference the Weberian power typologies the article distinguishes the charismatic power exercised by Francis, and the bureaucratic power, exercised by the Curia. The reflection suggests that we are dealing with a duplicity of authority that is inherent to the central power of the Church and that, in this historical moment, becomes explicit in the Pope’s postures and speeches. It also states that the Curia, with its diseases exposed by Francis, is a bureaucracy with its own characteristics; and that the promised reforms should put it in a position of an authentic bureaucracy whose function is to be of service to a collegiate government exercised by the Pontiff, as indicated by the Second Vatican Council.Keywords: Authority. Roman curia. Church. Papacy. Roform.

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