Description |
113 pages ; 23 cm. |
Series |
Publication / United States Catholic Conference ; no. 5-383 |
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Publication (United States Catholic Conference) ; no. 5-383.
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Contents |
Part one. The basic plan. Introduction: a document about transformation and formation -- Introduction: the organization of a basic plan of priestly formation -- General description: ongoing formation as the integration of priestly identity and the tasks of priestly ministry for the sake of mission -- Essential characteristics of ongoing formation -- Priestly identity: who I am -- Priestly service or ministry: what I do -- Priestly mission: for what purpose -- The context for ongoing formation for priests in the United States at the beginning of the Twenty-first century -- The programs, resources, and practices to foster ongoing formation -- Human formation -- Intellectual formation -- Pastoral formation -- Spiritual formation -- The responsibility for the ongoing formation of priests -- Accountability -- Part two. Formation at different ages. A good beginning: ongoing formation in the first years of priesthood -- Priests in transition: ongoing formation and changes of assignment -- Priests as pastors: ongoing formation and the first pastorate -- Priests at midlife: ongoing formation after a certain number of years -- Priests growing in wisdom and grace: ongoing formation and senior clergy -- Part three: the ongoing formation of an entire presbyterate. Introduction -- Facing divisions and their consequences -- The nature of presbyteral unity: biblical and ecclesial foundations -- Practical possibilities for the formation of a presbyterate -- Conclusion -- Appendix: doctrinal understanding of the ministerial priesthood. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Subject |
Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Training of.
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ISBN |
1574553836 paperback |
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