Parish Ministry in a Hispanic Community
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: November 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780809142729
Subjects: Christian ministry & pastoral activity; Hispanic Americans; Church work with Hispanic Amer; Religion - Ministry & Pastoral Resources; Religion; Social conditions; Christian Church - Church Administration; Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources; Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies; Christianity - Pastoral Ministry; Christian sociology; Church work with Hispanic Americans
First sentence: This book has a single topic: pastoral ministry in a predominantly Mexican Catholic parish, a community at prayer and in service, a community of faith that celebrates life even as it struggles for a better life for its people.
Description: "This book describes the many ways of ministry at St. Pius V. The parish builds community by providing service and by encouraging the creation of small, base communities among its people. It celebrates the sacraments of the Church and the sacramentals of everyday life as observed in Mexican culture. It helps Hispanics preserve their culture while integrating into a new society. Building on their profound trust in God, the parish challenges them to deepen their faith and put it into action. It supports family life and empowers parishioners to build up their neighbourhood. St. Pius V serves as a useful model for ministry to Hispanic people in any North American city."--BOOK JACKET.