Zadania hierarchii kościelnej wobec zrzeszeń religijnych
The tasks of Church hierarchy towards religious associations
Author(s): Wiesław ŚmigielSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: religious associations; groups; movements; communities; societies; ecclesiality; Church hierarchy; bishop; presbyter; clergyman; charism; Church office; group ministry; evangelisation
Summary/Abstract: Church hierarchy is the guarantor of permanence and unity of ecclesial structure but it requires religious associations to enrich the Church with charisms and the reviving breath of the Holy Spirit in order to protect Her from extensive institutionalisation. In Poland approximately 8% of Catholics (participanstes) belong to religious associations, which proves to be a significant power when it comes to evangelisation. Religious associations contribute to the renewal of the Church and make Her a living structure. Church hierarchy, in turn, offers ecclesial acknowledgement, care and reassurance of using the received charisms for the good of the people of God. Hierarchy protects associations from anarchy and gives them an ecclesial direction. The ministry of hierarchy is also the realisation of a charism of serving among other charisms and gifts in the Church.
Journal: Roczniki Teologiczne
- Issue Year: 63/2016
- Issue No: 06
- Page Range: 145-156
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Polish