A Parson in the Era of Transformations
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Date
2014
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University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, Catholic Faculty of Theology
Abstract
Artykuł został poświęcony problematyce kierowania parafią przez proboszcza w epoce przemian, jakie dokonują się w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej. Zmiany te są wielorakie i złożone. W artykule skoncentrowano się na zmianach społeczno-kulturowych i religijnych, które stanowią zasadnicze tło posługiwania proboszcza. Sprawiają one, że dotychczasowy model kierowania wspólnotą parafialną staje się niewystarczający i nieadekwatny do współczesnych wyzwań. Odwołując się do teorii organizacji i kierownictwa podjęta została próba wskazania na kierunki działań proboszcza, ukierunkowane na to, aby parafia stawała się coraz bardziej wspólnotą ewangelizującą. W oparciu o nauczanie Kościoła i tę teorię zauważone zostały cechy proboszcza, szczególnie przydatne do kierowania parafią. Zwrócono także uwagę na niektóre sposoby formacji kapłańskiej, mogące pomóc proboszczom skutecznie realizować ich posłannictwo.
This paper is devoted to the issues concerning the leadership of a parson over his parish in the era of transformations which are taking place in the Central and Eastern Europe. These transformations are multiple and complex. The author of the paper focuses on the socio-cultural and religious transformations which constitute the essential background for the parson’s ministry. These transformations result in the fact that the previous model of leadership in the parish community is not sufficient or adequate to the contemporary challenges. On the basis of the theory of organization and leadership, the attempt was made to indicate the directions of the parson’s work which are to result in the transformation of a parish so that it could become more of an evangelizing community. On the basis of the teachings of the Church and this theory, the author indicated the features of a parson which are particularly vital in the leadership in a parish. The attention was also drawn to some ways of the priest’s formation which can help parsons to effectively pursue their mission.
This paper is devoted to the issues concerning the leadership of a parson over his parish in the era of transformations which are taking place in the Central and Eastern Europe. These transformations are multiple and complex. The author of the paper focuses on the socio-cultural and religious transformations which constitute the essential background for the parson’s ministry. These transformations result in the fact that the previous model of leadership in the parish community is not sufficient or adequate to the contemporary challenges. On the basis of the theory of organization and leadership, the attempt was made to indicate the directions of the parson’s work which are to result in the transformation of a parish so that it could become more of an evangelizing community. On the basis of the teachings of the Church and this theory, the author indicated the features of a parson which are particularly vital in the leadership in a parish. The attention was also drawn to some ways of the priest’s formation which can help parsons to effectively pursue their mission.
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teologia pastoralna
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parson, proboszcz, parish, parafia, era of transformation, przemiany religijności
Citation
"Diacovensia – Teološki prilozi", 2014, Vol. 22, nr 2, s. 201-217