Participative Structures in the AMECEA

Table Of Contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• About the author
• About the book
• Citability of the eBook
• Contents
• Abbreviations
• Abstract
• General Introduction
• Chapter One The Communio Ecclesiology Animating the Canonical Structures within a Particular Church
• Introduction
• 1.1 The Notion of Koinonia/Communio
• 1.2 Communio Ecclesiology in Lumen gentium
• 1.2.1 The Church as the Mystery of Communion
• 1.2.2 Universal Church and Particular Churches
• 1.2.3 Communion of the Churches, Eucharist, and Episcopate
• 1.2.4 Unity and Diversity in Ecclesial Communion
• 1.2.5 Ecclesial Communion and Ecumenism
• 1.3 Pope John Paul II and Vatican II Communio Ecclesiology
• 1.4 Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican II Communio Ecclesiology
• 1.5 Ecclesia in Africa and the Church as Family of God
• 1.6 A Synthesis
• Conclusion
• Chapter Two Selected Participative Structures within a Particular Church According to the 1983 Code
• Introduction
• 2.1 The Diocesan Synod
• 2.1.1 Conciliar Documents
• 2.1.2 Post Conciliar Documents
• 2.1.2.1 Ecclesiae Sanctae
• 2.1.2.2 Ecclesiae Imago
• 2.1.3 The 1983 Code of Canon Law
• 2.1.3.1 Nature and Purpose
• 2.1.3.2 Convocation
• 2.1.3.3 Preparation and Celebration
• 2.1.3.4 Composition
• 2.1.3.5 Functions
• 2.1.3.6 Cessation
• 2.1.4 Documents after the 1983 Code
• 2.2 The Diocesan Finance Council
• 2.2.1 Conciliar Documents
• 2.2.2 Post Conciliar Document
• 2.2.3 The 1983 Code of Canon Law
• 2.2.3.1 Nature and Purpose
• 2.2.3.2 Composition
• 2.2.3.3 Functions
• 2.2.3.4 Cessation
• 2.2.4 Documents after the 1983 Code
• 2.3 The Presbyteral Council
• 2.3.1 Conciliar Documents
• 2.3.2 Post Conciliar Documents
• 2.3.2.1 Ecclesiae Sanctae
• 2.3.2.2 Presbyteri sacra, Ultimis temporibus, and Ecclesiae imago
• 2.3.3 The 1983 Code of Canon Law
• 2.3.3.1 Nature and Purpose
• 2.3.3.2 Composition
• 2.3.3.3 Functions
• 2.3.3.4 Cessation
• 2.3.4 Documents after the 1983 Code
• 2.4 The College of Consultors
• 2.4.1 Conciliar Documents
• 2.4.2 Post Conciliar Document
• 2.4.3 The 1983 Code of Canon Law
• 2.4.3.1 Nature and Purpose
• 2.4.3.2 Composition
• 2.4.3.3 Functions
• 2.4.3.4 Cessation
• 2.4.4 The Documents after the 1983 Code
• 2.5 The Diocesan Pastoral Council
• 2.5.1 Conciliar Documents
• 2.5.2 Post Conciliar Documents
• 2.5.2.1 Ecclesiae Sanctae
• 2.5.2.2 Omnes christifideles and Ecclesiae imago
• 2.5.3 The 1983 Code of Canon Law
• 2.5.3.1 Nature and Purpose
• 2.5.3.2 – Composition
• 2.5.3.3 Functions
• 2.5.3.4 Cessation
• 2.5.4 The Documents after the 1983 Code
• Conclusion
• Chapter Three Application of the Canonical Norms on Selected Structures in Particular Churches in the AMECEA Region
• Introduction
• 3.1 The World Today: Brief Reflections
• 3.1.1 Liberalism and Catholicism
• 3.1.1.1 Liberalism and the Second Vatican Council Teachings
• 3.1.1.2 Liberalism Today
• 3.1.2 The Church and Its Hierarchy
• 3.2 Pope Francis and Participative Structures in a Particular Church
• 3.2.1 Pope Francis’ Critique of Modern Liberalism
• 3.2.2 Pope Francis’ Critique of “Rigid Church Hierarchy”
• 3.2.3 Pope Francis’ Perspective on Participative Structures in a Particular Church
• 3.2.3.1 Pope Francis and the Mission of the Church
• 3.2.3.2 The Church’s Hierarchy and Pope Francis’ Understanding of Synodality
• 3.2.3.3 Participative Structures in a Particular Church
• 3.3 Application of Canonical Norms on Selected Participative Structures in the AMECEA Region
• 3.3.1 Church as Family of God
• 3.3.1.1 The Role of the Bishop
• 3.3.1.2 The Priest as Collaborator in the Ministry of the Bishop
• 3.3.1.3 Seminary Formation
• 3.3.1.4 The Laity
• 3.3.2 Specific Proposals
• 3.3.2.1 Terminology
• 3.3.2.2 Leadership Training
• 3.3.2.2 Emphasis on the Purpose of the Participative Structures and the Unique Purpose of Each Participative Structure
• 3.3.2.4 Specification of Roles of Members
• 3.3.2.5 Empowerment: Call for More Instances for Deliberative Vote
• 3.3.2.6 Benchmarking
• Conclusion
• General Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Series Index