Ćwiczenia z teologii pastoralnej i duszpasterskie praktyki – wymóg chwili

Abstract

The paper was written on the basis of a task of a team of Polish Pastoral Section to draw up a class curriculum in pastoral theology for Faculties of Theology and Higher Seminaries in Poland. In the light of recent Church declarations, especially the new “Ratio studiorum” for Higher Seminaries in Poland a necessity has appeared for a more dynamic introduction of practical classes in the course of theological studies. Theological faculties should put more emphasis on classes whereas Seminaries should devote more attention to organising ministerial practices. Co-operation of all practical courses at theological faculties, seminaries and bodies responsible for ministration in dioceses is necessary for pastoral preparation of students. The paper discusses basic assumptions in the construction of practical classes such as: forming ministerial judgement and love as well as intuition of the Church, introducing into lively local ministerial tradition, preparing for co-operation of the clergy with lay Catholics. It then reflects on the selection of class subject matter, among other things the establishing of limits of universality and specialisation, taking into consideration local needs. It briefly discusses possible methods and forms of classes and their number.