Formation Of Laity: Aspects Of Formation For Laity
4. Aspects of Formation for Laity
Both the Fathers of Vatican II and the bishops at the 1987 Synod on Laity use the word “integral” to describe the formation for laity. The lay apostolate can only be effective “through manifold and integral formation”. In discovering and living their proper vocation and mission, the laity must be formed according to the union which exists from their being members of the Church and citizens of human society. The many interrelated aspects of a totally integrated formation of the lay faithful are situated within this unity of life.
Regarding the total integral formation for laity, Pope John Paul II addresses points that need a great deal of development and unpacking in Christian life: spiritual formation; …show more content…
It is indispensable that they have a more exact knowledge of the Church's social doctrine… The cultivation of human values finds a place in the context of a totally integrated formation.”
Since formation for laity cannot consist in merely theoretical instruction, the laity “should gradually and prudently learn how to view, judge and do all things in the light of faith as well as to develop and improve themselves’. What is being done and still needs to be urgently pursues is ‘to adapt formation to the cultural context of Asia and to the social, economic and religious milieu, where ministry has to be …show more content…
“The parish is called to instruct its members in hearing God's Word, in liturgical and personal dialogue with God, in the life of fraternal charity, and in allowing a more direct and concrete perception of the sense of ecclesial communion and responsibility in the Church's mission.”
The Christian family makes up a natural and fundamental school for formation in the faith. The parents “receive from the Sacrament of Matrimony the grace and the ministry of the Christian education of their children”. It is the imperative responsibility of parents to “bear witness and transmit both human and religious values to their children”. This means that the family life, should become the apprenticeship for the apostolate.
Schools and Catholic universities, as well as centers of spiritual renewal, are also important places for formation.
The various lay groups and associations dedicated to the apostolate or movements have their place in the formation for
Both the Fathers of Vatican II and the bishops at the 1987 Synod on Laity use the word “integral” to describe the formation for laity. The lay apostolate can only be effective “through manifold and integral formation”. In discovering and living their proper vocation and mission, the laity must be formed according to the union which exists from their being members of the Church and citizens of human society. The many interrelated aspects of a totally integrated formation of the lay faithful are situated within this unity of life.
Regarding the total integral formation for laity, Pope John Paul II addresses points that need a great deal of development and unpacking in Christian life: spiritual formation; …show more content…
It is indispensable that they have a more exact knowledge of the Church's social doctrine… The cultivation of human values finds a place in the context of a totally integrated formation.”
Since formation for laity cannot consist in merely theoretical instruction, the laity “should gradually and prudently learn how to view, judge and do all things in the light of faith as well as to develop and improve themselves’. What is being done and still needs to be urgently pursues is ‘to adapt formation to the cultural context of Asia and to the social, economic and religious milieu, where ministry has to be …show more content…
“The parish is called to instruct its members in hearing God's Word, in liturgical and personal dialogue with God, in the life of fraternal charity, and in allowing a more direct and concrete perception of the sense of ecclesial communion and responsibility in the Church's mission.”
The Christian family makes up a natural and fundamental school for formation in the faith. The parents “receive from the Sacrament of Matrimony the grace and the ministry of the Christian education of their children”. It is the imperative responsibility of parents to “bear witness and transmit both human and religious values to their children”. This means that the family life, should become the apprenticeship for the apostolate.
Schools and Catholic universities, as well as centers of spiritual renewal, are also important places for formation.
The various lay groups and associations dedicated to the apostolate or movements have their place in the formation for