Personal Relation as a Tool for Youth Pastoral Care Based on Pope’s Francis Apostolic Adhortation Christus Vivit Cover Image

Relacja osobowa narzędziem duszpasterstwa młodzieży na podstawie adhortacji apostolskiej Christus vivit papieża Franciszka
Personal Relation as a Tool for Youth Pastoral Care Based on Pope’s Francis Apostolic Adhortation Christus Vivit

Author(s): Tomasz Chrupek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: youth; Christus vivit; personal relationship; pastoral care; leader; upbringing; family; intergenerational relations

Summary/Abstract: Nowadays, a great challenge for the Church is the concern about the youth pastoral care. This urgent matter was also noticed by Pope Francis in the Apostolic Exhortation Christus vivit. According to this document, it is possible to create a particular pastoral strategy to work with young people. In accordance with the Pope’s opinion, this concern about young people should be expressed in deep, personal relationships that are built on a true authority. A very significant factor in the process of Christian formation is the role of an appropriate leader and community, which creates an environment of faith that leads to a meeting with God. Man is a relational being. Therefore, thanks to relationship with other people, one can lead others to meet the Lord. Caring for the youth is not reserved only for individuals, but also for all environments that have an impact on young people. It is only the commitment of everyone that will help to construct pastoral and effective youth ministry.

  • Issue Year: 67/2020
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 85-104
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish