The Charismatic Dimension of Christian Initiation in the Light of the New Testament Cover Image

Charyzmatyczny wymiar inicjacji chrześcijańskiej w świetle pism Nowego Testamentu
The Charismatic Dimension of Christian Initiation in the Light of the New Testament

Author(s): Jan K. Miczyński
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: sacrament; baptism; charisma; Holy Spirit; initiation

Summary/Abstract: Christian initiation has got a charismatic dimension; it is an opening of a man to charisms which are the free gifts of the Spirit building the community of the Church. "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" must be considered not only as the renewal and updating of Baptism, but of the whole Christian initiation (the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Today, we need to emphasize that charismatic gifts are not just God’s grace but his intended way of building the Church in love. They are the manifestations of an ordinary Christian life. Shepherds of the Church's role is to coordinate and take care of the development of the charismatic and spiritual gifts in an every Christian person.

  • Issue Year: 62/2015
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 55-67
  • Page Count: 13