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Planowanie strategiczne duszpasterstwa w parafii
Strategic Planning of Pastoral Work in the Parish

Author(s): Wiesław Przygoda
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: parish; pastoral strategy; pastoral planning

Summary/Abstract: The parish is not established by God, but it is a result of the activity of the historical Church. In the parish, a community of believers in Jesus Christ is realized through the preaching of the word of God, the life of faith in brotherly love and the celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgical activities. Without underestimating the element of grace, the unlimited action of God himself, the mysterious character of the mission of the Church, the visible organizational structure of the parish can be subjected to a theological and pastoral analysis. Strategic planning opportunities can be shown to optimize the effects of pastoral ministry. The aim of this reflection is to look for an answer to the question how to prepare, implement and finally evaluate the strategic plan in the parish? Evaluation is not intended to diminish one’s role during the implementation of the pastoral strategy developed for the parish, but it is the starting point for a discussion on the corrections of the old and the development of a new, improved strategic plan for the parish. The article is of review nature and its important material, apart from theological sources, are studies in the field of modern pastoral praxeology.

  • Issue Year: 66/2019
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 129-146
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish