O sonho de uma igreja missionária

: reflexão pastoral a partir do documento da Aparecida e da Evangelii Gaudium

Abstract

In light of the Aparecida Document and Evangelii Gaudium, this dissertation aims to explore the paradigm of a missionary Church as a response to the challenges of our times. It presents a pastoral reflection that starts from the analysis of some characteristics of the modern world and its main consequences in society and in the ecclesial institution. It brings to light the missionary reform of the Church, which implies a new ecclesial action, in which the Church decentralizes itself to go out to meet everyone. It alludes to the centrality of the poor at the heart of the Church and the formation of small communities of missionary disciples. Finally, it deals with the missionary transformation of the parish community.

Date of Award	27 Feb 2023
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Luís M. Figueiredo Rodrigues (Supervisor)