Os centros sociais e paroquiais

: presença e ação na Arquidiocese de Braga

Abstract

In recent times Social and Parochial Centers, their role in society and the problems and challenges Church faces in this area, are in vogue. Thus, the present investigation has as its main goal to approach the foundations of these institutions. In this context, we address the biblical origins of charity, as well as charitable actions from the historical stance of the Universal Church and the Portuguese Church. Finally, we analyse the presence and action of the Social and Parochial Centers in Portugal and, via a questionnaire, the reality of the Archdiocese of Braga.

Date of Award	4 Jan 2017
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	José Paulo Leite de Abreu (Supervisor)