Ecclesiology: The Church as Communion and Mission (Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series) - Softcover

Pelzel, Dr. Morris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0829417265 ISBN 13: 9780829417265

Publisher: Loyola Press, 2001

Synopsis

Ecclesiology: The Church as Communion and Mission presents the basic information needed to have a clear understanding of nature of the Church.This book is a theological study of the Church, that is, an ecclesiology. There is a rhythm at work in the eucharistic Liturgy and thus in the Christian life as a whole that provides us with a key insight for understanding the Church. In this dynamic movement of coming together and going forth, symbolized in the rites of gathering and dismissal that frame the Mass, we have the basic elements for a theology of the Church. In theological categories, those basic elements may be termed “communion” and “mission.” Reflection upon our ongoing experience of communion and mission can thus provide us with a vision of what it means to be the Church.
—From chapter 1 Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Series that offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading.Ecclesiology: The Church as Communion and Mission addresses Standards #520.01 and 520.03–520.06.

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Book Description:

Ecclesiology: The Church as Communion and Mission presents the basic information needed to have a clear understanding of nature of the Church.Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Series that offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading.

From the Back Cover:

Catholic Basics:
A Pastoral Ministry Series

This book is a theological study of the Church, that is, an ecclesiology. There is a rhythm at work in the eucharistic Liturgy and thus in the Christian life as a whole that provides us with a key insight for understanding the Church. In this dynamic movement of coming together and going forth, symbolized in the rites of gathering and dismissal that frame the Mass, we have the basic elements for a theology of the Church. In theological categories, those basic elements may be termed “communion” and “mission.” Reflection upon our ongoing experience of communion and mission can thus provide us with a vision of what it means to be the Church.
—From chapter 1

About this edition

• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0829417265
• ISBN 13: 9780829417265
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136
• Editor: Walters PhD Thomas P.