Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons

Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons
Author: Catholic Church. Congregatio pro Institutione Catholica
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574552423

From the Congregation for Catholic Education and the Congregation for the Clergy.

Priestly Identity

Priestly Identity
Author: Thomas J. McGovern
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725228033

It is generally accepted that since the end of Vatican II there has been a crisis in the Catholic priesthood. This is reflected in two areas in particular--defections from the priesthood and a serious decline in vocations, primarily in the developed countries of the West. John Paul II has addressed this situation many times during his pontificate, especially in Pastores dabo vobis where he offers a clear theological vision and a program of formation to overcome the current crisis of priestly identity. In his new book McGovern offers a deep analysis of the Pope's theology of priesthood, drawing not only from Pastores dabo vobis, but also from his Holy Thursday Letters and other important writings on this topic. In this study the author deals with core aspects of priestly identity under three main headings--theological, spiritual, and pastoral--in the context of service to the lay faithful and the evangelization required of the Church in the new millennium.

Pastores Dabo Vobis

Pastores Dabo Vobis
Author: Catholic Church. Pope (1978-2005 : John Paul II)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992
Genre: Pastoral theology
ISBN: 9780851838083

John Paul II on the mission and the formation of the priests of the future

Norms for Priestly Formation

Norms for Priestly Formation
Author:
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1994
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781555866198

Volume I contains the new edition of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis. Included in Volume II are companion publications to the Program of Priestly Formation.

The Gift of the Priestly Vocation

The Gift of the Priestly Vocation
Author: Catholic Church. Congregatio pro Clericis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2017-03-24
Genre: Catholic theological seminaries
ISBN: 9781784691813

The formation of priests means following a singular 'journey of discipleship', which begins at Baptism, is perfected through the other sacraments of Christian Initiation, comes to be appreciated as the centre of one's life at the beginning of seminary formation, and continues through the whole of life.This Ratio Fundamentalis emphasises that formation - both initial and ongoing - must be seen through a unifying lens, which takes account of the four dimensions of formation proposed by Pastores Dabo Vobis. Together, these dimensions give shape and structure to the identity of the seminarian and the priest, and make him capable of that 'gift of self to the Church', which is the essence of pastoral charity.

Wounded Shepherd

Wounded Shepherd
Author: Austen Ivereigh
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1250119391

“Essential reading for historians of [Francis’s] papacy in years to come, from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Reformer and Let us Dream.” —The Tablet Austen Ivereigh’s colorful, clear-eyed portrait of Pope Francis takes us inside the Vatican’s urgent debate over the future of the church in Wounded Shepherd This deeply contextual biography centers on the tensions generated by the pope’s attempt to turn the Church away from power and tradition and outwards to engage humanity with God’s mercy. In turbulent meetings and on global trips, history’s first Latin-American pope has attempted to reshape the Church to evangelize the contemporary age. At the same time, he has stirred other leaders’ deep-seated fear that the Church is capitulating to modernity. Facing rebellions over his allowing sacraments for the divorced and his attempt to create a more “ecological” Catholicism, as well as a firestorm of criticism for the Church’s record on sexual abuse, Francis emerges as a leader of remarkable vision and skill with a relentless spiritual focus—a leader who is at peace in the turmoil surrounding him. With entertaining anecdotes, insider accounts, and expert analysis, Ivereigh’s journey through the key episodes of Francis’s reform in Rome and the wider Church brings into sharp focus the frustrations and fury, as well as the joys and successes, of one of the most remarkable pontificates of the contemporary age. “A thoughtful, essential book.” —Booklist, starred review “Highly recommended.” —Library Journal, starred review “A richly detailed and engaging portrait of Francis as pope.” —Commonweal “A revelation.” —Publishers Weekly “A detailed study packed with insider tidbits.” —Kirkus Reviews

Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America Sixth Edition

Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America Sixth Edition
Author: Committee on Clergy Consecrated Life and Vocations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781954882478

Program of Priestly Formation (PPF), sixth edition, was developed by the USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations and promulgated on June 24, 2022, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Released in accordance with Ratio Fundamentalis Institutiones Sacerdotalis, issued by the Vatican in 2019, the PPF serves as a guide for seminaries in developing programs to form men for the ministerial priesthood. This important document sets forth the nature and mission of the ministerial priesthood and establishes norms for the admission and formation of candidates, as well as norms for the governance and administration of seminaries.

Church and People

Church and People
Author: Charles Taylor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Church and the world
ISBN: 9781565182745

Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America, Sixth Edition

Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America, Sixth Edition
Author: USCCB Committee on Clergy Consecrated Life and Vocations
Publisher: Ascension Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2023-12-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1954882653

Local norms for structuring seminarian formation and teaching the next generation of priests Seminarians are the future of the priesthood. During these formative years, they learn what it means to conform their hearts to the service of the Church and develop the charity, faithfulness, and compassion they will need to minister to their future parishioners. The Program of Priestly Formation guides those who teach seminarians with advice on forming compassionate spiritual fathers who will serve their parishioners well. It also outlines the structural elements of seminary formation and the various people responsible for accompanying a seminarian through his formation. The Program of Priestly Formation: Begins with an introduction to priestly formation, outlining its foundations in community and its missionary spirit Explores the theological foundations of the ministerial priesthood and the Church’s role in promoting priestly vocations Outlines the process of admission into a formation program and local norms for how seminarians are evaluated throughout their education Organizes guidance around the four dimensions of formation–human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral–and how to incorporate these at each stage of seminary formation The Program of Priestly Formation is intended for bishops, priests, seminary rectors, seminary faculties, formators, and all who minister to seminarians as they fulfill this high call to form missionary disciples and lay the foundation for a lifetime of priestly formation. This new edition of the Program features: A newly designed cover with beautiful sacred art Colored tabs with paragraph numbers at the top of each page for easy navigation Carefully designed pages to make each page readable, organized, and inviting A document summary explaining the intended audience, the document’s origin, and the purpose it seeks to serve within the mission of the Church The official text of this work written by the USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations This edition is part of The USCCB Collection from Ascension, which features official documents from the United States bishops previously published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).