The Legacy of Pope John Paul II His Contribution to Catholic Thought

, by Crosby, John E.; Hittinger, Russell; Koterski, Joseph W.; Schindler, David L.; Smith, William B.

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ISBN: 9780824518318 | 0824518314
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 2/1/2000

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Expressed in the encyclicals and books, in speeches and sermons, the thought of Pope John Paul II has enriched the Church in many ways. In this volume, scholars examine central aspects of the thought of John Paul II and explore its significance for the contemporary Church.

Introduction

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PART ONE: THE CALL FOR THE ORDINATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS COMES FROM VERY DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

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Starved of the Eucharist

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The community of Silungile is ready -- waiting for the lawmakers

(3)

The city parish of Ovestown is weary of ``borrowing'' priests

(2)

``If Father Masifunde's parish remains an exception, we cannot ordain.''

(3)

``Even the ordination of a pensioner will do''

(2)

Mr. Diploma: ``I am ready to be ordained''

(3)

Bishop Futura prays for more priests

(3)

Father ``Plenty'' is shocked by Father ``Share''

(2)

Father Somnia -- between nightmares and hopes

(2)

The main categories among those situations

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Passive congregations cared for by a priest-substitute

(2)

Passive congregations which look for any kind of provider

(1)

Passive congregations served by a pastoral team

(2)

Active communities which became inaccessible to priests

(1)

Where all communities are active and ready

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Where active communities are like stars in an empty sky

(1)

Where community building is favoured, but only up to a point

(1)

Where participation is still a silent cry

(3)

Some tried to make a start but got stuck

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``We see no problems at all -- let's just start''

(2)

Some tried to force matters and had to give up

(2)

Twenty years later the idea is rejected

(1)

Some thought it would be too expensive -- while others knew it was the cheapest way

(3)

``An avalanche would follow -- it cannot be done''

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PART TWO: THE CHOICES BEFORE US

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Different versions or different visions?

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Different types of viri probati priests: the main options and sub-options

(2)

Ordaining employed Church workers

(3)

Ordaining one voluntary leader in many communities

(5)

Ordaining teams of community leaders

(7)

New kinds of priest need new terminology

(3)

The phrase ``optional celibacy'' is misleading

(2)

Learning from the successes and failures of history

(5)

The motives and reasons for introducing ordained community leaders

(13)

The shortage of priests: not the reason but the trigger

(1)

Reasons for ordaining community leaders:

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A mature community should have its own presiders

(1)

To show that it is we who celebrate, let our own leaders preside

(1)

To show that God is everywhere in the world, let the people of the world stand at the altar

(1)

To show that we are a family, we must be allowed to assemble

(1)

We should end the confusion of roles

(1)

We need sound motivations for full-time priesthood

(2)

We want to follow the self-ministering communities of the New Testament

(2)

Our theology of ministry: We want to be brothers and sisters in Christ's way

(4)

A choice which is vital but could prove disastrous

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Is it possible to start with one option and later move to another one?

(3)

Option 2 as ice-breaker before Option 3?

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(1)

Never again shall we decide without having clear options

102

(3)

Choosing the high road of ordaining teams of local leaders

105

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PART THREE: HOW THE CHURCH COULD BEGIN ORDAINING COMMUNITY LEADERS

109

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How to make the first move: by way of exceptions or how else?

109

(3)

Which way of making exceptions?

112

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Initial reactions to the news that community leaders may be ordained

119

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The reaction of the average practising Catholic

119

(1)

The reaction of the priests

120

(1)

The reaction of candidates for the priesthood in the seminaries

121

(1)

The reaction of women's liberation movements

121

(2)

The reaction of militant conservatives

123

(1)

The reaction of Young Churches

124

(4)

A new role for the existing priests

128

(19)

Without a new role priests may lose their dedication

132

(3)

We need a religious community of dioceasan priests

135

(3)

We can introduce the new kind of priests without losing the existing priests

138

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The new role among the many other roles

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(1)

How to prepare for the ordination of community leaders

147

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A list of preconditions before dioceses can introduce viri probati

147

(3)

A list of preconditions before parishes can apply for the ordination of their community leaders

150

(2)

Preparation through dialogue meetings

152

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Preparation through ``group-conducted liturgies''

154

(1)

Preparation of the animator priests and other animators

155

(2)

Preparation of the candidates

157

(3)

How to sustain a structure of ordained community leaders

160

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Linking the teams of ordained community leaders with the animator priests

161

(2)

Maintaining unity and order among the ordained community leaders

163

(2)

Possible ways of preventing community leaders not in communion with the bshop from officiating in the Church

165

(2)

Forming one presbyterium to include the various kinds of priest

167

(6)

The reaction of seminarians and the adjustment of seminary formation

173

(4)

Religious Institutes and the changes in priesthood

177

(2)

The financial implications of ordaining community leaders

179

(4)

A new principle: Ordination as such does not imply remuneration

180

(1)

A new principle: If agreements are changed, obligations change

181

(2)

Dangers to be avoided when introducing ordained community leaders

183

(4)

The danger of a new type of clericalism

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(1)

The danger of a monopoly by one community leader

184

(1)

The danger of linking ordination with remuneration

185

(1)

The danger of ordaining community leaders where there is no animator to accompany them

186

(1)

The danger of introducing the new kind of priests without giving the present priests a new role

187

(1)

Questions a diocese should consider before initiating the process

187

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In preparation for a decision, three viewpoints: Now - Never - Later

189

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Conclusion

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