The Ministry Of Law In The Church Today

Author : Kevin E. McKenna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015043232779

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The Ministry of Law in the Church Today by Kevin E. McKenna Pdf

Many members of the Catholic Church today--clergy as well as laity--find no useful purpose for the Church's legal structure, or canon law. They may view canon law as arbitrary, antiquated, or even a hindrance to the movement of the Spirit, especially within the context of developments following the Second Vatican Council. Kevin E. McKenna counters this attitude with an overview of the positive features of Church law and a modern analysis of the canonical tradition of the Church. McKenna argues that the utilization of canon law in the Church today is not only desirable, but necessary and that it can be highly constructive when the law is viewed as a ministry of service. The call of the Church since Vatican II has been towards communion--with Christ, among Christians, and between local churches. The concept of communion provides a structure and a path that can clarify and encourage individual participation in developing the common good. After a discussion of the development of Church law and the effect Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II have had on contemporary canon law, McKenna's work underscores the role of canon law in highlighting the rights of all members of the Church. Canon law is necessary to assist in the orderly carrying out of the gospel demands and to protect the freedom of individual Church members. Practical applications of canon law include the annulment process and alternatives for resolving disputes within the Christian community. The Ministry of Law in the Church Today provides practical guidance and rationale for the role of law in the Church for pastoral ministers who are accustomed to seeing canon law as a problem rather than a solution. This book will also appeal to laity who harbor a curiosity about the usefulness of Church law in everyday Christian life.

Author : James A. Coriden
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780809139781

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Canon Law as Ministry by James A. Coriden Pdf

"James Coriden offers a vision of canon law in the Catholic Church - seeing it not as an instrument of control but as a guide and guarantee of freedom for believers. In the process he emphatically joins the ongoing debate about the role of church law, a debate that he believes "will have profound implications for the long term," possibly reshaping the law and indeed "the very face of the church." While his message is addressed primarily to professional canonists, it will resonate among all Catholics who care about the way their church functions." "The view of canon law that unfolds in these pages is that of a ministry that upholds the freedom of believers and the good order of the community. This is based on the assumption that "church" is first of all a local community rather than a global structure. The test of effective law depends upon its service to the lived experience of its members in their own cultural, economic and social situations." "The concluding section of this book sets forth "An Urgent Agenda for the Future of the Ministry," particularly in the way church law is revised and amended."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Shaughnessy, Mary Angela, SCN, JD
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616434199

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Ministry and the Law by Shaughnessy, Mary Angela, SCN, JD Pdf

Useful for both church professionals and volunteers, this is a practical guide to help religious professionals recognize and deal with legal issues that they may encounter in their ministry.

Author : William J. Rademacher,John S. Weber,David McNeill,David McNeill, Jr.
Publisher : Twenty-Third Publications
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585956309

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Understanding Today's Catholic Parish by William J. Rademacher,John S. Weber,David McNeill,David McNeill, Jr. Pdf

People in lay ministry know its joys and challenges well--and Faith Graham here offers guidance and inspiration for developing a spirituality based on these joys and challenges. He focuses on Jesus as a model and the church's liturgy and traditions as guides that sustain and invigorate those who serve as lay ministers today. Recommended for all parish ministers, DREs, and parish leadership teams.

Author : Paul Bernier
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498219136

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Ministry in the Church by Paul Bernier Pdf

In this survey of ministry in the church, Paul Bernier offers a comprehensive, engaging perspective on the development of Christian ministry. He shows how this development came about in response to specific social or cultural needs, and discourages placing blame for practices promulgated in good faith and for the common good. Bernier takes a broad look at both lay and ordained ministry, writing that ministry is "the service God requires of all the baptized." He focuses quite sharply, nevertheless, on the role of the ordained minister, past, present, and future, and looks closely at what future developments in the church might bring, based on lessons of the past. This book well illustrates the fluidity and form of Christian ministry, and its place both in and outside the institutional Church. It is an excellent resource for adult education, as well as for pastoral ministers seeking to broaden their understanding of their roles. Ministry in the Church is filled with information and inspiration; it opens exciting new vistas for Christian living today.

Author : Richard R. Hammar
Publisher : Church Law & Tax Report
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1880562030

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Pastor, Church & Law by Richard R. Hammar Pdf

Author : Kevin E. McKenna,Aldean B. Hendrickson
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646802036

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A Concise Guide to Canon Law by Kevin E. McKenna,Aldean B. Hendrickson Pdf

For more than twenty years, A Concise Guide to Canon Law has provided priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers with essential information about Church laws that regularly impact the lives of everyday Catholics. This compact reference guide addresses topics such as who can receive the sacraments and when, the responsibilities of pastors and bishops; administration of parishes; and the role of finance and pastoral councils. The book also now includes the teachings of Popes Benedict XVI and Francis on issues such as marriage and annulment, as well as a new chapter on Catholic funerals. Canon lawyer Aldean Hendrickson, director of the tribunal for the Diocese of New Ulm, also has updated this practical guide with additional material that includes: a chapter on the Liturgy of the Hours; an updated section of frequently asked questions and answers at the end of each chapter; a revised and enhanced glossary of key terms; and a suggested reading list for deeper study.

Author : Will Adam
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317106272

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Legal Flexibility and the Mission of the Church by Will Adam Pdf

Legal scholars and authorities generally agree that the law should be obeyed and should apply equally to all those subject to it, without favour or discrimination. Yet it is possible to see that in any legal system there will be situations when strict application of the law will produce undesirable results, such as injustice or other consequences not intended by the law as framed. In such circumstances the law may be changed but there may be broad policy reasons not to do so. The allied concepts of dispensation and economy grew up in the western and eastern traditions of the Christian church as mechanisms whereby an individual or a class of people could, by authority, be excused from obligations under a particular law in particular circumstances without that law being changed. This book uncovers and explores this neglected area of church life and law. Will Adam argues that dispensing power and authority exist in various guises in the systems of different churches. Codified and understood in Roman Catholic and Orthodox canon law, this arouses suspicion in the Church of England and in English law in general. The book demonstrates that legal flexibility can be found in English law and is integral to the law of the Church, to enable the Church today better to fulfil its mission in the world.

Author : Charles Craig Lantz
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1470120313

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Church Law by Charles Craig Lantz Pdf

It is imperative in the day and age in which we live, that Christian leaders understand the law as it relates to pastors, churches, and non-profit organizations. Christian Leaders must have an understanding of the laws affecting pastors, and why they are important for church boards and ministers to know. Dr. Charles C. Lantz uses court cases to help define and explain the legal distinction of ministerial status and its implications for pastors and church boards. This brief and concise handbook on Church Law addresses clergy employment contracts, compensation, termination, legal privileges and conditions of ministers, and the legal authority of ministers on behalf of the church. Also, the more common theories of clergy legal liability are examined. The laws of today are more complex than they ever have been, and lawyers are in the business of making “BIG BUCKS.” They are able to do this because, unfortunately, many pastors and church leaders are ignorant about the law. There are now more legal problems and lawsuits against churches than in any other era. Therefore, it is imperative that the minister/pastor be aware of legal issues, and potential problems that can come their way if they are not careful in handling church members, non-members and counseling situations, in particular. Church leaders must become aware of the potential legal problems that can result from relationships with parishioners, as well as legal problems with employees. Pastor, beware of the dangers that are lurking in the world of lawyers, lawsuits, and the American Legal System. Every Pastor, Full-Time Church Leader, and Christian Minister, needs to purchase a copy of this concise handbook on Church Law.

Author : Christian Onyems Okwuru
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781477158647

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The Responsibilities and Significance of the Congregatio Pro Clericis in the Life and Ministry of the Diocesan Clergy by Christian Onyems Okwuru Pdf

Of the many problems which excite general concern in the Catholic Church today are issues regarding the ministerial priesthood. Lack of collegiality with the authority structure of the Church and other circumstances have contributed to the frustration of many priests. Of this unfortunate state of affairs, this study carried out in the light of the apostolic constitution Pastor Bonus of John Paul II aims to address some of those pertinent matters confronting priests in their day to day living. Its many features include the sanctification and ongoing formation of clerics, clerical rights and obligations, the equitable distribution of the clergy in the world and priestly sustenance. It also examines the pastoral leadership of parish priests in their sacramental role as pater familias in the community of faith and the challenges confronting pastoral ministry in todays parishes.

Author : Harold Burke-Sivers
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781586178871

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Behold the Man by Harold Burke-Sivers Pdf

Lucid and inspiring, Behold the Man is a unique exploration of Catholic spirituality for men. Much of the literature written for Catholic men focuses on topical issues such as fatherhood and sexuality. While this book does not exclude these subjects, it is the first to present a comprehensive picture of Catholic male spirituality. What is authentic male Catholic spirituality? What distinguishes it from Protestant male spirituality? How does masculine spirituality complement feminine spirituality? These questions and many more are answered in this book. Drawing from Scripture and Church teaching, the author roots Catholic male spirituality in a covenant relationship with God and the cross of Jesus Christ. He demonstrates that when a man embraces the cross he is truly able to be himself—the man that God created and calls him to be. Behold the Man can deepen a man’s experience of Christ and help him to know the Lord more intimately.

Author : Mark Bevir
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1585 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781412958653

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Encyclopedia of Political Theory by Mark Bevir Pdf

Looking at the roots of contemporary political theory, this three-volume set examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, and provides concise, to-the-point definitions of key concepts, ideas, schools and figures.

Author : Sebastian S. Karambai
Publisher : St Pauls BYB
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8171097251

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Ministers and Ministries in the Local Church by Sebastian S. Karambai Pdf

Author : Seton Hall University,Zeni Fox
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1580511228

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New Ecclesial Ministry by Seton Hall University,Zeni Fox Pdf

In this revised edition of her groundbreaking original volume, Zeni Fox emphasizes the crucial relationship between lay ecclesial ministers and the Church's response to them in light of the many developments in recent years. Written in a clear, crisp style, the book is divided into three parts: Part one describes the present reality, both sociological research about who these new lay professionals are and a review of the ways in which theologians are reflecting upon this new phenomenon. The second part explores the new reality from the standpoint of tradition, including Scripture, the documents of Vatican II and the work of U.S. bishops. The final part assesses this reality in light of the tradition, and outlines steps needed to more fully integrate lay leaders into the fabric of the Church.

Author : Richard R. Hammar
Publisher : Church Law & Tax Report
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Copyright
ISBN : OCLC:22122699

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The Church Guide to Copyright Law by Richard R. Hammar Pdf