A Mission for Every Catholic? John Paul II Evangelizing Teams
| dc.contributor.author | Walusala, Wafula | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-03-23T09:32:09Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-03-23T09:32:09Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In this work, we have tried to present information concerning JP II ET. Note that, when JP II ET is used in singular, it means one particular group or JP II ET as one national team in Kenya, but when plural is used, it refers to the various groups or all of them. To begin with, we shall give the meaning (definition) of the term evangelisation. Inflict, this definition is part of the introduction itself. After getting a grasp of the meaning of the term evangelisation, we shall proceed to the background of JP II ET, which comprises of how it was founded, its aims and the system of leadership. I will also give some of the factors that motivated me to choose this particular group(s) for my research. The theological foundation of JP II ET will take us through the Bible, the teachings of the Church and the Apostolic Pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to Kenya. In this case, we would like to show how JP II ET is actually based on a sound Catholic theology. We will look at the way JP II ET is spreading the Gospel as commissioned by Jesus Himself The social analysis of the situation that led to the formation of if' II ET also falls under this chapter. We will see further how the mission of JP II ET is a responsibility for every Catholic and all those who follow Christ by believing in his Good News. After having analysed the situation of JP II ET, we well take a look at the their activities from the time of their foundation up to the time of the completion of this research. We will also give our findings in terms of what the members have achieved as well as the problems they have encountered along the way. We have tried to find out whether this successes and failures have their roots from within or from without or both. Following the strengths and weaknesses of JP II ET we have tried to reflect on the possible way forward. Here, we intent to show J1:' II ET would be renewed and how harmony in terms of membership and activities can be achieved. We have also thought about a system of self-reliance and necessity of reviewing the literature and the formation as a whole. Last but not least, we have given some suggestions as to how JP II ET could be empowered, so that their mission can bear fruits for the whole Catholic Church as well as to Christianity in general i.e. where possible, especially with the spirit of Ecumenism. We have tried to indicate how JP II ET can work with or among the clergy and the magisterium in this important and very challenging area of the Gospel task. We shall see how they have been called as /ay ministers in the Catholic Church. We have also emphasised on their scope of evangelising and how they can fulfil their mission without getting into trouble with their Parish Priests and Bishops. We have paid attention to today's challenges in terms evangelisation especially the African context and the importance of inculturation. This research leaves us with what to expect from .JP II ET as we trace its roots, its growth and its fruits that will be enjoyed by the Church as a whole. I would also like to indicate that all the biblical quotations cited in this work have been taken from the RSV Bible. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12342/1231 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Tangaza University College | en_US |
| dc.subject | Mission | en_US |
| dc.subject | Catholic | en_US |
| dc.subject | John Paul II | en_US |
| dc.subject | Evangelizing Teams | en_US |
| dc.title | A Mission for Every Catholic? John Paul II Evangelizing Teams | en_US |
| dc.type | Long Essay | en_US |