Building intercultural competence for ministers
Subtitle: in fulfillment of the priority plan of the Bishops of the United States in recognition of cultural diversity
By: Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church
Series: Publication / United States Conference of Catholic Bishops -- no. 7-301; Publication (Catholic Church. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) -- no. 7-301.
Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 49
ISBN-13: 9781601373014
Subjects: Christianity and culture; Intercultural communication; Multiculturalism; Evangelistic work; Catholic Church
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Module 1: Frame issues of diversity theologically in terms of the church's identity and mission to evangelize; title: Module 2: Seek an understanding of culture and how it works; title: Module 3. Develop intercultural communication skills in pastoral settings; title: Module 4: Expand knowledge of the obstacles that impede effective intercultural relations; title: Module 5: Foster ecclesial integration rather than assimilation in church settings with a spirituality of hospitality, reconciliation, and mission.