Egidio Viganò – The Challenge of Synod 80

Contents:

• 1. The recent Episcopal Synod
• 2. The importance of the family theme
• 3. Inspirational highlights of the Synod
• 4. Two basic principles: love and life

• 5. How our pastoral and educational commitment is affected
  • The mystique of kindliness
  • Updating pastoral and moral theology
  • Activity within the local Church
  • Our influence in culture and education
  • Importance of sex education;
  • Pre-nuptial catechumenate
  • Concept of “The Domestic Church”
  • New concepts regarding the importance of women
• 6. Close link between family and consecration
• 7. The family spirit

Reference time period: 1981

Reference institution:
Direzione Generale SDB