THE NATURE AND MISSION OF THE PARISH
THE NATURE AND MISSION OF THE PARISH

Summary/Abstract: There is no commonly accepted definition of what constitutes the characteristics of a parish. The first step in classifying them is to recognize two perspectives:nature and mission. While the first perspective reveals the essential features of a parish, the second describes the gifts and goals emanating from its essence. And although the parish‟s nature and mission are distinct, they are not to be separated and should thus be simultaneously considered in discussions relating to parish. This article is therefore an attempt to set forth the key essential characteristics of a parish.

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