Making effective use of the charisms and experience of Lay People in Parish Pastoral Councils

Parish Pastoral Councils (PPCs) have been a feature since the Second Vatican Council. The final document of the recent Synod on Synodality has emphasised the importance of Parish Pastoral councils

What does the Catholic Church teach about Charisms/Spiritual Gifts?

The Catholic Church teaches that charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to baptised Christians for the good of the Church and the world. Rooted

The Laity – called to be co-responsible

Here’s a summary of key papal insights on the topic: 1. Pope Paul VI – Evangelii Nuntiandi (1975) 2. Pope John Paul II – Christifideles Laici (1988) 3. Pope Benedict