Journeying Together in Hope : A Theological and Pastoral Reflection for a Synodal Church in Africa
Paulines Publications Africa (2024), 328 pp.
Series: Pan-African Theology and Pastoral Studies Series, 3
ISBN 978-9966-60-313-5
Signature commbox: 100:00-Catholic 2024
"This book or field manual offers specific and concrete approaches to being a synodal Church in Africa. It is designed to stimulate more extensive and contextual conversations in Africa drawing from the Synthesis Report and relating these theological and pastoral considerations to the Kampala Pastoral document of SECAM, the Addis Ababa Continental Synodal Report, the two African synods, and the writings and experiences of our African theologians, pastoral agents, and Christians. This book brings together in short, simple, and practical ways some of the important themes and developments in theology and pastoral care n Africa since Vatican II, while offering concrete steps and proposals for co-responsibility and the full participation of all of God's people in Africa through their gifts and faith to the building of the Church-Family of God that offers abundant life to all." (Publisher description)
Introduction: Church-family of God in Africa on a pilgrimage of hope / Stan Chu Ilo, 5
PART 1. THE FACE OF THE SYNODAL CHURCH
1 Synodality in the African context: experience and understanding / Stan Chu Ilo, 17
2 Where and how we are gathered and sent by the Trinity as a synodal church / Chukwuemeka Anthony Atansi, 41
3 Entering the community of faith: Christian initiation / Leonida Katunge, 53
4 People in poverty: protagonists of the Church's journey / Leonard Amossou Katchekpele, 69
5 A church "out of every tribe, tongue, people, and nation / Elias O. Opongo, 81
6 The eastern churches and Latin church traditions / Oseni Ogunu, 95
6 On the road towards Christian unity / Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke, 113
PART 2. ALL DISCIPLES, ALL MISSIONARIES
8 The church is mission / Idara Otu, 131
9 Women in the life and mission of the church / Caroline N. Mbonu, 145
10 Consecrated life and lay associations and movements in Africa: a charismatic sign / Elizabeth Nduku, 157
11 Deacons and priests in a synodal church / Callisto Locheng, 171
12 The bishop in ecclesial communion / Anthony Egan, 183
13 The bishop of Rome in the college of bishops / Stan Chu Ilo, 195
PART 3. WEAVING BONDS, BUILDING COMMUNITIES
14 A synodal approach to formation / Dieudonné Niyibizi, 221
15 Ecclesial discernment and open questions: African perspectives / Thomas Kambere Visambali, 237
16 Towards a listening and accompanying church / Ikenna U. Okafor, 247
17 Mission in the digital environment / Dominic Dipio, 261
18 Structures for participation / Nicolas Segeja, 277
19 Groupings of churches within the communion of the whole church / Idara Otu, 295
20 The Synod of Bishops and ecclesial assemblies / Francis Appiah-Kubi, Robert Yeboah, 307
Conclusion: Proceeding along the journey / Leonida Katunge, Thandeka Matse, Linus Labik, Dennis Kioko Wakine, 319
PART 1. THE FACE OF THE SYNODAL CHURCH
1 Synodality in the African context: experience and understanding / Stan Chu Ilo, 17
2 Where and how we are gathered and sent by the Trinity as a synodal church / Chukwuemeka Anthony Atansi, 41
3 Entering the community of faith: Christian initiation / Leonida Katunge, 53
4 People in poverty: protagonists of the Church's journey / Leonard Amossou Katchekpele, 69
5 A church "out of every tribe, tongue, people, and nation / Elias O. Opongo, 81
6 The eastern churches and Latin church traditions / Oseni Ogunu, 95
6 On the road towards Christian unity / Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke, 113
PART 2. ALL DISCIPLES, ALL MISSIONARIES
8 The church is mission / Idara Otu, 131
9 Women in the life and mission of the church / Caroline N. Mbonu, 145
10 Consecrated life and lay associations and movements in Africa: a charismatic sign / Elizabeth Nduku, 157
11 Deacons and priests in a synodal church / Callisto Locheng, 171
12 The bishop in ecclesial communion / Anthony Egan, 183
13 The bishop of Rome in the college of bishops / Stan Chu Ilo, 195
PART 3. WEAVING BONDS, BUILDING COMMUNITIES
14 A synodal approach to formation / Dieudonné Niyibizi, 221
15 Ecclesial discernment and open questions: African perspectives / Thomas Kambere Visambali, 237
16 Towards a listening and accompanying church / Ikenna U. Okafor, 247
17 Mission in the digital environment / Dominic Dipio, 261
18 Structures for participation / Nicolas Segeja, 277
19 Groupings of churches within the communion of the whole church / Idara Otu, 295
20 The Synod of Bishops and ecclesial assemblies / Francis Appiah-Kubi, Robert Yeboah, 307
Conclusion: Proceeding along the journey / Leonida Katunge, Thandeka Matse, Linus Labik, Dennis Kioko Wakine, 319
