Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization
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The "Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization" is a Vatican preparatory document that outlines key questions and themes for reflection on how the Catholic Church can better support and evangelize families amid contemporary social and cultural changes.
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Target entity: Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization Context triple: [Third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (2014), preparatoryDocument, Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization]
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Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
The Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family is the concluding document of the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family, summarizing the bishops’ pastoral reflections and recommendations on marriage and family life in the contemporary Church.
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Section for Fundamental Questions of Evangelization in the World
The Section for Fundamental Questions of Evangelization in the World is a division of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization that studies and addresses core theological and pastoral issues related to proclaiming the Gospel in contemporary global contexts.
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The Church as sacrament of salvation
The Church as sacrament of salvation is a central Vatican II theological concept presenting the Church as a visible sign and effective instrument through which Christ’s saving grace is communicated to humanity.
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Familiaris consortio
Familiaris consortio is a 1981 apostolic exhortation by Pope John Paul II that outlines the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, the family, and their role in society and the Church.
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The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church
The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church is a key teaching of the Second Vatican Council affirming that every member of the Church, regardless of state or vocation, is called to a life of sanctity and Christian perfection.
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Target entity: Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization Target entity description: The "Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization" is a Vatican preparatory document that outlines key questions and themes for reflection on how the Catholic Church can better support and evangelize families amid contemporary social and cultural changes.
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A.
Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
The Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family is the concluding document of the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family, summarizing the bishops’ pastoral reflections and recommendations on marriage and family life in the contemporary Church.
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Section for Fundamental Questions of Evangelization in the World
The Section for Fundamental Questions of Evangelization in the World is a division of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization that studies and addresses core theological and pastoral issues related to proclaiming the Gospel in contemporary global contexts.
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The Church as sacrament of salvation
The Church as sacrament of salvation is a central Vatican II theological concept presenting the Church as a visible sign and effective instrument through which Christ’s saving grace is communicated to humanity.
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D.
Familiaris consortio
Familiaris consortio is a 1981 apostolic exhortation by Pope John Paul II that outlines the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, the family, and their role in society and the Church.
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E.
The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church
The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church is a key teaching of the Second Vatican Council affirming that every member of the Church, regardless of state or vocation, is called to a life of sanctity and Christian perfection.
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Statements (46)
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| instanceOf |
Catholic Church document
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Vatican preparatory document ⓘ synodal lineamenta ⓘ |
| aim |
to foster consultation within the Church
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to gather information on the situation of families worldwide ⓘ to inform synodal discussion and decision-making ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Catholic evangelization strategy
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Synod of Bishops on the family ⓘ pastoral theology of the family ⓘ |
| concerns |
Church teaching on marriage and family
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how the Church can better accompany families ⓘ impact of secularization on family life ⓘ pastoral responses to new family situations ⓘ transmission of the faith in families ⓘ |
| context | preparation for a Synod of Bishops on the family ⓘ |
| distribution | sent to bishops’ conferences worldwide ⓘ |
| documentType | lineamenta ⓘ |
| ecclesiasticalStatus | non‑magisterial preparatory text ⓘ |
| genre |
pastoral guideline
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questionnaire ⓘ |
| hasPart |
series of questions addressed to episcopal conferences
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thematic sections on family and evangelization ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Roman Catholic dioceses
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surface form:
Catholic dioceses
Catholic organizations involved in family ministry ⓘ bishops ⓘ episcopal conferences ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Italian ⓘ other major world languages ⓘ |
| method | consultative process through written responses ⓘ |
| publishedBy |
General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops
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Holy See ⓘ |
| purpose |
to guide reflection on evangelization in relation to family life
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to outline key questions on the pastoral care of families ⓘ to prepare for a synod of bishops on the family ⓘ to solicit responses from episcopal conferences and other church bodies ⓘ |
| religiousScope | universal Church ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Roman Catholicism
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surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
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| title | Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization self-link ⓘ |
| topic |
contemporary social changes
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cultural changes affecting family life ⓘ evangelization ⓘ marriage and family pastoral care ⓘ pastoral challenges of the family ⓘ support for families by the Church ⓘ |
| usedFor | drafting the Instrumentum laboris for the synod ⓘ |
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Third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (2014)
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preparatoryDocument
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Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization
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Section for the Family
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Catholic pastoral guidelines on family
Instrumentum laboris (2015)
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Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization
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Lineamenta for the Synod on the Family (2014)
Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization
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Lineamenta on the pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization
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