COURSES FOR THE PASTORAL PROGRAMME

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1 70 COURSES FOR THE PASTORAL PROGRAMME COURSE CODES: First Year Theology: 1. BM-ES 101 SACRED LITURGY 2. BM-ES 105 CANON LAW I-A 3. BM-SP 110 SPIRITUALITY I-A 4. BM-PT 111 CATECHETICS 5. BM-PT 113 HOMILETICS I 6. BM-ES 118 CANON LAW I-B 7. BM-SP 119 SPIRITUALITY I-B 8. BM-PT 122 FUNDAMENTAL PASTORAL THEOLOGY Second Year Theology: 9. BM-ES 202 CANON LAW II 10. BM-SP 203 SPIRITUALITY II-A 11. BM-PT 208 HOMILETICS II 12. BM-PT 211 PASTORAL SUPERVISION 13. BM-PT 214 CATECHETICS 14. BM-ES 218 SACRED LITURGY 15. BM-PT 219 MINISTERIAL ETHICS 16. BM-SP 220 SPIRITUALITY II-B Third Year Theology: 17. BM-ES 303 MISSIOLOGY 18. BM-SP 306 SPIRITUALITY 19. BM-ES 309 MARRIAGE AND ORDERS 20. BM-ES 310 SACRED LITURGY 21. BM-ES 311 CANON LAW III 22. BM-PT 314 PASTORAL INTERNSHIP DOSSIER Fourth Year Theology: 23. BM-ES 402 SACRED LITURGY 24. BM-SP 405 SPIRITUALITY 25. BM-PT 411 PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY 26. BM-SP 414 SPIRITUALITY 27. BM-ES 415 PENANCE AND ANOINTING 28. BM-PL 416 PASTORAL LEADERSHIP 29. BM-ES 420 CANON LAW IV-A 30. BM-PT 421 PASTORAL INTEGRATION PAPER 31. BM-PT 422 FACULTIES TRAINING 32. BM-ES 424 CANON LAW IV-B

2 71 First Year Theology: BM-ES 101 SACRED LITURGY (8 credits) The focus is primarily on the Eucharist. The Course Outline is as follows: A. Historical and Theological Background of the Eucharist. Various terms used in ancient documents and in different liturgies to refer to the Eucharist (The Mass). The Origins of the Christian Eucharist: Old Testament sacrifices and ritual meal. The texts of the New Testament on the Institution of the Eucharist (The Ritual of the Last Supper) Chief Elements of the Eucharist from the documents of Christian Antiquity (Ancient liturgical books and the writings of the Fathers). The Eucharistic Liturgy in Rome. The Missal of Pope Pius V. The Roman Liturgy at the time of the Council of Trent. The Roman Mass in the Missal Promulgated by Pope Pius V B. The Order of the Mass of Pope Paul VI. Vatican II and the revised Missale Romanum of The Roman Liturgy on the eve of Vatican II. Its strengths and weaknesses. The Form of the Roman Liturgy, as restored after Vatican II. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal. The Structure and the Celebration of the Mass in its current form. The Duties and Ministries in the Mass The Requisites for the celebration of Mass. Adaptations within the competence of the Bishops and the Conferences of Bishops. BM-ES 105 CANON LAW (8 credits) Bringing the students to an understanding of the role of law in the life of the Christian community, i.e., its reconciliatory and pastoral dimension. Delineating the parameters of Canon Law, i.e., to whom it applies, what areas of ecclesial life it covers, and how it can be dispensed from in certain circumstances. Inculcating a healthy respect for Canon Law, seeing it as a means to promote a collaborative ministry between the ordained and the laity, rather that as a means to impose a hierarchical domination on the Christian community. Demonstrating by practical examples how every single canon of the law represents a serious effort to avoid the perpetration of injustices caused by human fallibility. Book 1 of the Code on GENERAL NORMS This familiarizes the students with the concepts and terminology of law, with special emphasis on the pastoral interpretation of the law. BM-SP 110 SPIRITUALITY I-A (8 credits) Aim / Purpose of the Course: To familiarize students with the core elements of African Spirituality. To enable students to see African Spirituality in relationship to other world spiritualities.

3 To assist future priests appreciate that Africans are called to a certain encounter with God which may differ from the experience of their brothers and sisters elsewhere in the world. To foster an appreciation for the dimensions of African Spirituality in the contemporary global context. To assist students to learn and appreciate African culture and its values and also the richness of our Christian Spiritual heritage. The Course Outline will include: Understanding the terms African and Spirituality. The nature of African Spirituality. The African Worldview and Spirituality. The understanding of God in Africa. African Traditional Religious values. The role of the Ancestors the living dead. African Communalism and Individuality. Healing and Worship in African Spirituality. Traditional and Religious Leadership in Africa. African Spirituality, Culture and Initiation. African Spirituality and Liberation. Traditional and Religious Leadership in Africa. African Spirituality and Sexuality. African Spirituality and Ecology. The understanding of Personhood. African Spirituality and Culture. African Spirituality and Transformation in South Africa The value of music and dance in African Spirituality. BM-PT 111 CATECHETICS (8 credits) Aim: To give students tools on how to oversee and ensure that catechetics is done properly in their parishes one day. To help them develop an interest and encourage catechesis. To actually help how to catechize different groups of people in different contexts. Course Outline: 1. Introduction. 2. What is Catechesis? Who is a Catechist? 3. Initiation into the General Directory for Catechesis. 4. Catechesis and Revelation. 5. The ministry of Catechesis. 6. Catechesis and Evangelisation. 7. Catechesis and culture. 8. Catechesis and community. 9. Catechesis and liturgy. 72

4 73 BM-PT 113 HOMILETICS I (8 credits) Course Description: This first course in Homiletics will introduce the learners to both, the theory and practice of preaching. It builds on the learners own experience of preaching and the preaching of others. Learners will also discover how to evaluate the homilies of others. Aim: The aim is to equip students with practical preaching. How to preach to a normal Sunday Congregation. How to develop the theme from the readings. The structure of a homily. Vocal style and how to use the microphone. Body language and use of gestures. Methodology: Input by the lecture on the Theme of the day. Each student gets a chance to preach a Sunday Homily on a given set of readings of a particular Sunday. He is evaluated by his peers and the lecturer. Marks obtained count for the term mark. Outcomes The learners who complete this course successfully will be able, through prayer and study, to prepare homilies and preach them confidently and competently on any Sunday. BM-ES 118 I-B CANON LAW (8 credits) Book 3 Teaching Office of the Church The students are brought to an understanding of the Church s primary function of proclamation and Evangelization in its various forms, particularly by preaching and catechizing. Book 5 The Temporal Goods of the Church Herein it is emphasized that priests and other ministers are accountable both to the Bishop and to the faithful regarding their stewardship of the temporal goods of the Church. BM-SP 119 SPIRITUALITY (8 credits) The course focuses on urging students to discover their own call to leadership and thereby appreciate their own responsibility and destiny in serving others in whichever capacity. It aims to identify trends in recent decades that have led to the current focus on the leader s inner self. It emphasizes the integral nature of leadership namely that it touches every aspect of one s personality. There is insistence on the fact that leadership is part of who one is, and not just what one does. This course concludes that, in the world today, leadership is spiritual leadership, an intrinsic part of a person s integral human maturing. The purpose of this course is: To help equip students for the spiritual challenges of their ministry / work offering them a deeper insight and initiation into the riches of spiritual leadership. To assist students to reflect on the concepts of leadership and discipleship as presented in Scripture, theology and Church documents.

5 To enable students to examine their personal values, talents and style and their implications for leadership in faith-based institutions and in the society at large. To lead students to explore their own spirituality in relation to the ministry of leadership. To challenge students to explore major challenges facing leaders in this post-modern era. BM-PT 122 FUNDAMENTAL PASTORAL THEOLOGY (8 credits) Purpose: To help students know the nature, historical development of pastoral theology and its methodology. The art of Pastoral Theological Reflection will receive a special treatment to empower the candidates. Expected Outcome: That the students will turn out to be good shepherds of the flock the Church will place under their care. Knowing and understanding their stewardship that they will resemble Christ the Chief shepherd in their pastoral assignments. Content: The course is divided into three parts. The first part is about analysis and definition of fundamental pastoral theology by different writers, the subject matter of pastoral theology, the perspective of reflection and finality of pastoral theology. Then, follows challenges, difficulties and expectations of modern man and the necessity of pastoral theology. The second part is about the historical development of pastoral theology from the early Christian community until the second Vatican Council II. The third part introduces the methodology of pastoral theology and its application in the pastoral action of the Church especially within South African Bishop s Conference. Second Year Theology: BM-ES 202 CANON LAW II (8 credits) Book 4. Of the Code on the Offering made for the Celebration of mass. The regulations concerning Stipends are dealt with and the applications of intentions. Code dealing with the People of God. The rights of the faithful, the laity, the clergy, bishops and their manner of election, the functions of the Episcopal Conference, the structures of particular Churches i.e. diocesan curia and its various institutes and individuals, the parish priests and assistant priests. BM-SP 203 SPIRITUALITY II-A (8 credits) Purpose: To provide the student with the space and means to reflect on his / her own spiritual journey in the light of the main elements of Christian spirituality. The course is both theoretical and experiential and is designed to enable the student to derive maximum benefit from all aspects of spiritual formation in the seminary, with specific focus on theological spirituality as understood from a biblical and liturgical perspective. Content: Section One: Attempts to define Spirituality What is Spirituality? Factors which shape Spirituality; 74

6 75 Emerging Factors in Modern Spirituality; Spirituality as search for personal and communal well-being; Christian Spirituality. Section Two: Biblical & Liturgical Foundations Biblical Spirituality As man s response to God s Word; Liturgical Spirituality As living God s Word in the Church; Personal Growth in Religious and Personal Matters. BM-PT 208 HOMILETICS II (8 credits) Course Description: This course builds on Homiletics I. A more developed theology of the Word and of preaching is offered, plus regular presentation of homilies. He emphasis in this course is on preaching on specified occasions. Participants will learn how to discern how to gauge a particular situation in terms of preaching requirements. They will need to know to whom they are preaching and the purpose of preaching on that particular occasion. Aim: To equip students on the theological understanding of preaching. The Priest as the one who is sent to preach. To enable them to preach on various occasions and training them one how to choose appropriate readings for these occasions. Methodology: Input by the lecture on the Theme of the day. Each student gets a chance to preach a given context and occasion. She / he chooses his / her own readings. He / she is evaluated by his peers and the lecturer. Marks obtained count for the term mark. Course Outline: Homilies to be delivered: Homily on social justice. Homily on suffering and sickness for senior citizens. Funeral homilies. Homily on the subject of Love. Homily on reconciliation. Homily on Active Participation. Homily on the subject of HIV/Aids Pandemic. Homily on the subject of Marriage for young couples Homily at the occasion of infant baptism Homily on Christian unity for different Christian denominations in a rural setup

7 76 Homily for the occasion of First Holy Communion in an urban community Homily on the role of Mary in the Church for members of men s fraternity Theological themes to be covered: Preaching in perspective Homiletic Spirituality The prayer of a homilist Introductions and conclusions Doctrinal homilies Biblical homilies Sacramental homilies Solemnities and Feasts The Little Method of St. Vincent de Paul Outcomes: The learners who complete this course successfully will have further skills in preaching confidently and competently on a variety of pastoral occasions. BM-PT 211 PASTORAL SUPERVISION (8 credits) Course Description Supervision of the seminarian during his six-month internship is an integral part of training for the ministry. In this course the student will come to understand the purpose of the six-month pastoral placement and how to make the most of this unique experience. The apprentice priest will learn through hands-on experience how to live and work as a parish pastor. The learner will come to understand the theory and purpose of supervision of pastoral ministers, as well as the need for such supervision in an increasingly demanding priestly ministry in Southern Africa. Aim: After the second year of theology students are sent out on internship with is done during the first semester. This course aims at preparing the students for the whole internship program. It equips them with the necessary tools that will help them during this time. It is also meant to help them to be good pastoral supervisors at the event whereby they are asked to stay with interns one day. The course focuses on what is expected from or the role of the intern, supervisor and the Lay Support group during internship. Outline: 1. Introduction on power-point 2. The journey of internship 3. Study of the article of Consgrave and Kofler on Pastoral Supervision 4. Pastoral supervision: qualities and role 5. The Lay Support Group 6. The pastoral incident report

8 77 7. The verbatim report 8. The case study report 9. Theological reflection 10. The components of the dossier 11. The Learning agreement Outcomes: The emphasis throughout the course will be on the need for supervision for the individual minister s development and growth, as well as the encouragement of collaborative ministry in the parish. The learners will discover how to become reflective ministers and to write weekly reflective papers which will eventually make up the core of a dossier to be presented for credits at the end of the six month internship experience. BM-PT 214 CATECHETICS (8 credits) Aim: To give students tools on how to oversee and ensure that catechetics is done properly in their parishes one day. To help them develop an interest and encourage catechesis. To actually help how to catechize different groups of people in different contexts. Course Outline: Catechetics at the service of on-going formation. Catechesis and religious instruction in schools. The nature, object and duties of catechesis. Catechesis at the service of transmitting the gospel message. Methods of Catechesis. Catechesis according to age. Catechesis for special situations, mentalities and environments and the media. Catechetics in socio religious context. Formation for the service of catechesis. Catechesis at the Christian Initiation of adults. BM-ES 218 SACRED LITURGY (8 credits) Part One: I. Instituted Ministries. A. Ministry of Lectors. B. Ministry of Acolytes C. Non-Instituted Ministries: Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. II. The Lector and the Acolyte in The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (2002). A. The Lector. 1. The Entrance. 2. The Liturgy of the Word. B. The Acolyte. 1. The Entrance 2. The Liturgy of the Eucharist: Preparation of Gifts. 3. Communion. 4. Concluding Rites. Part Two: III. Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass. A. Historical and Theological background of Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass.

9 Part Three: IV. 1. Eucharistic Communion outside Mass. 2. Eucharistic reservation. 3. Eucharistic devotion: Processions/Congresses, Expositions, Benediction, Forty Hours Devotions, Private Adoration. B. Order of the Celebration. 1. Holy Communion outside Mass 2. Forms and Worship of the Holy Eucharist: Exposition of the Holy Eucharist. Sunday Service in the Absence of a Priest. A. Historical Background B. Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest. 1. Sunday and its observance 2. Conditions for holding Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest. 3. Order of the Celebration. BM-PT 219 MINISTERIAL ETHICS (8 credits) Course Description: This course outlines the necessity for professional behaviour on the part of pastoral ministers, This is particularly important today with the growing cultural and professional demand being made on priests in the SACBC region. The student will have knowledge of the basic codes of conduct expected of all pastoral ministers working in the Church in Southern Africa. Practical Skills: By means of group work, case studies and an analysis of cognitive dissonance in clergy behaviour, the learners will look at aspects of the pastoral minister s behaviour in regard to themselves, their colleagues, their congregations and their evangelical outreach. The following areas will be covered: - the meaning of professionalism in the priestly vocation the theological foundations of an ethic for pastoral ministry, the minister s character and life of virtue, the duties of the pastoral minister. The existence and use of power in pastoral relationships sexuality and the priestly vocation the issue of confidentiality. Material covered in the course will include: Directory for the Life and Ministry of Priests by the Congregation of the Clergy. Integrity in Ministry (the code of ethics of the SACBC). Protocol concerning the Sexual Abuse of Children (SACBC). Protocol on Misconduct between Adults (SACBC). Ethics in Pastoral Ministry (Richard M. Gula). Outcomes: The learners will come to an understanding of the necessity for a moral standard for their attitudes W and behaviour as pastoral ministers. They will be provided with the opportunity to put this into practice during their pastoral internship. BM-SP 220 SPIRITUALITY II-B (8 credits) The history of spirituality serves not only to acquaint one with the origins and development of Christian spirituality but, equally important, it projects into our contemporary scene the lives and teachings of men and women who have reached a high degree of sanctity throughout the ages. It likewise demonstrates the marvellous variety among the saints and the fact that the perfection of charity can be attained by any Christian in any state of life. 78

10 In an age that is unsympathetic to systematic theology but attracted to the experiential approach, perhaps the historical survey will be of great help in discerning what is of perennial value in Christian spirituality. And since there were heterodox tendencies and movements almost from the beginning, one can likewise learn from history the mistakes and errors of the past and thus perhaps avoid repeating them in the present. Content: History of Language of Spirituality Sacred Scripture and Spirituality; Spirituality of the Early Church; Monasticism in the East; Monasticim in the West; Benedictine Spirituality; Spirituality of the Middle Ages Third Year Theology: BM-ES 303 MISSIOLOGY (8 credits) Purpose: The course follows the development of a missionary consciousness throughout the Old and New Testament. The learners will discover the tensions in the missionary calling of God s people, Israel, and how this tension was carried over into the early Church. The mission of the Church in the Gospel of Matthew is studied in detail. Expected Outcome: The students will come to realize and acknowledge that taking part in the mission of Christ does not mean smooth sailing, but being ready for hardships and challenges. They will be faced with the reality that mission is difficult yet it is necessary for the salvation of the people of God. Hence, their seminary preparation becomes the pillar of strength for their engagement in the mission of the church. Content: This course will open up with the analysis and definition of missiology. Different authors will be called upon to enlighten the students and contribute towards their appreciation and understanding of missiology. Then, follows the development of mission in Israel. Jesus and mission will take the prominent part of this course. Gospel of Matthew and mission in the early church will help to deepen not only knowledge but also understanding of mission of Christ in the Church, of which the students are called to fulfil in their ministry. BM-SP 306 SPIRITUALITY (8 credits) Formation in Human Sexuality and Discerning Priestly Celibacy: Doctrinal Foundations Growth in Holiness Understanding the sexual self; a pathway to authentic intimacy: Psychosexual development Human sexuality and the origins of love The biblical witness 79

11 80 Listening to our psycho-sexual story Our Psychosexual development (healthy psychosexual development): Physical Cognitive Emotional Social Moral Spiritual Models of psychosexual development: Stages of psychosexual development Models of psychosexual development The underlying direction of psychosexual development Emerging self-awareness Responsible freedom Deepening creativity Deepening capacity for intimacy Wholeness and holiness Chastity: a journey towards relational wholeness on-going integration The dimensions of psychosexual integration and development The multi-dimensional nature of homosexuality and wholeness Cancers about masturbation and other sexual practices Characteristics of psychosexual maturity: Making sense out of our sexuality Intimacy and commitment Sexual integration Christian and homosexual: the paths of love The gift of celibacy

12 81 BM-ES 309 MARRIAGE AND ORDERS (8 credits) Treats of the theology of Marriage and Holy Orders rooted in the Scriptures and Tradition of the Church with special emphasis on these Sacraments as lived vocations in the contemporary world. 8 units. Foundational Knowledge: At the end of this course the students will be able to : Link the sacramentality of Marriage in its relationship to the Great Mystery of God s salvific Will for the human family revealed in Christ (Ephesians 1:9-10; Col 1:20-27) which is foreshadowed in the Prophetic tradition of God s marital relationship with Israel. Present the particular Sacramental graces of each Sacrament which deepen union with God. Be cognizant of the historical development of each Sacrament so as to distinguish between the essential or constitutive elements of each Sacrament over which the Church has no power to alter (COD 765; DS 1728, 3857; ND 1538, 1737). Practical Skills: Through taking this course the students will have gained the ability to : Find the sources for what the Church believes, teaches, and confesses in its celebration of the vocational Sacraments of Marriage and Holy Order. Articulate the Christological and Ecclesiological dimensions of these two sacraments. Preside at Christian marriages with intelligibility according to the prescribed Ritual and to present the Faith of the Church with regard to the vocation of Christian Marriage. Discover the vocational life-style and spirituality of those called to Holy Orders as found in the rich Theology and Rituals of Ordination as they unfold in the history of the Church. Reflexive Skills (Attitudes & Values): The values communicated in this sacramental course will be: A respect for both the Church s magisterial teaching and present rites of Sacramental active which reflect continuity with the Church of all ages. Openness to pastoral adaptations (enculturation), which respect the Church s Tradition. BM-ES 310 SACRED LITURGY (8 credits) This course takes the candidate further into the development of liturgical knowledge and skills. It deals with Catholic Sacramentals as well as Liturgy and Inculturation. It includes Liturgy and Spirituality, Pastoral Liturgy, Catechesis and Liturgy and Liturgy and Anthropology BM-ES 311 CANON LAW III (8 credits) Looks at Book IV viz. the Sanctifying Office of the Church, with specific reference to the sacred liturgy, as they pertain to be celebrations of the Church itself, and by those who exercise sacred office, viz. the bishops, priests and deacons. BM-PT 314 PASTORAL INTERNSHIP DOSSIER (10 credits)* The pastoral internship dossier will be the official record of the student s six month pastoral internship. The actual internship amounts to 40 credits. (Refer to the outline below). This dossier will include the student s self-assessment of his pastoral internship as well as evaluations on various critical pastoral incidents that will have taken place during his internship. Upon his return he is to submit this document and together with the 3 day debriefing workshop will amount to successful attainment of the prerequisite credits.

13 82 Fourth Year Theology: BM-ES 402 SACRED LITURGY (8 credits) This course intends on furthering the knowledge of the student in preparing for sacramental ministry in the Catholic Church. It focuses on the remaining Sacraments not covered so far. This will include the Liturgy of the Sick and related liturgies of Christian Death. It also covers the Sacrament of Ordination, the Liturgy of Marriage and the Life of Virginity. This will also deal with Religious Profession as it is dealt with in the West. BM-SP 405 SPIRITUALITY (8 credits) Human Sexuality and Celibacy Formation for priestly celibate living: a way of life and loving: Discerning the charisma of celibacy Celibacy in the context of chastity The way of celibacy Celibacy as a personal choice and deliberate decision Celibacy as a call The challenges and moral dilemmas Aims towards developing a spirituality of sexuality, spirituality and celibacy: The capacity for intimacy and human friendship The different kinds of intimacy Intimacy needs Barriers to intimacy Establishing appropriate friendships Women and men: what difference do our differences make Celibate friendships: Ability to have and to be loved Respect and personal dignity Towards union with others and God Capacity for solitude and prayer: The value of solitude The value of prayer Trinitarian communion Fostering a contemplative attitude BM-PT 411 PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY (8 credits) The Course is aimed at broadening the Learners understanding of human behaviour (individual and group) in a Pastoral Setting, focusing on special problems (functional dysfunctional continuum), where the Role of the Priest as a minister is supported by the application of Helping Skills in a Helping Relationship. Learners will focus on developing practical Helping Skills using a Micro-skills Counselling Model as they learn to understand, assess, and explore problems and dynamics and support the helping process towards a point of problem management.

14 Special emphasis is placed on the use of role plays during the course where feedback on Listening skills is given on an individual basis. Individuals will gain a deeper self-knowledge in terms of their future role of a Priest, as a Helper in the Pastoral setting, which means understanding one s strengths and weaknesses, limitations and point at which referral would need to be made. Existing Referral Resources and Networks dealing with special cases will be identified. A course requirement is for individuals to investigate and explore a special problem/case in the community, gather the necessary interview material and theoretical information, and use a class presentation for discussion and role play. BM-SP 414 SPIRITUALITY (8 credits) Towards a living spirituality of a celibate Priesthood New paradigms: the culture and the understandings of the priesthood The question of identity as a Roman Catholic Priest: Stages of spirituality Old Testament priesthood New Testament Priesthood Pauline spirituality as a model for the Priesthood The cost of discipleship Priesthood in South Africa today Characteristics of Priesthood Contemplatives in action Priesthood is difficult, but joyful A person of prayer Called to passionate living and loving A person of communion and community A person among people A Eucharistic person Assistance in developing a ministerial spirituality: Daily Prayer, Meditation, Spiritual Reading; examination of conscience Meditate on the Word of God Celebration of the Eucharist Celebrating and participating in the Sacraments Spiritual Direction and Sacrament of Reconciliation Retreats and monthly days of recollection Living the promises of a priest On-going formation and theological updating Plenty of rest and participation in physical activities, sports, outings Music etc. Sources of Spirituality: Faithful meditation of the Ward of God - preparing homilies Participation in the Holy Mysteries Service of charity Intimacy with Jesus and pastoral competence Develop attitudes of concern, care and compassion Inner transformation and personal holiness Missionary outlook 83

15 84 BM-ES 415 PENANCE AND ANOINTING (8 credits) Course Outline and Envisioned Outcome: An appreciation of the links between the history of the celebrations of Penance and Anointing of the Sick and their present form. An understanding of the theology of the Sacraments of Penance and Anointing in order to explain their values as they impact on real / practical pastoral content. An ability to apply the options in these Rites to varying Socio-Cultural and pastoral situations of ministry. An ability to assist families in the sacramental celebration of the Anointing of the Sick and Viaticum. An ability to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing and Viaticum with understanding, faith and devotion in order to encourage the faithful to fully, consciously and actively participate in their celebrations. Course Requirements: The most important requirement in this course is your full, conscious and active participation; hence, you must be physically present and fully engaging as much as possible. Readings as assigned: These readings are carefully chosen to give you the ability to enter into the discussions which will occur around the various topics to be covered. In addition to the required texts, you are also required to consult other current theological journals or articles. Ground Assignment: You are required to research and present in class a specific topic assigned to your group (20% of semester mark). There will be mid-term test just before mid-term break (20 % of semester mark will be awarded). Final Examination: There will be fifteen minutes ORAL examinations in November which will cover 60% of semester mark. Classroom Procedures: The nature of the course is both lecture and discussion. Students are therefore required to come to class well prepared and fully participate in the class. BM-PL 416 PASTORAL LEADERSHIP (8 credits) Course Description Most parish ministry takes place in the context of small groups of parishioners. In this course the learner will come to an understanding of the dynamics of small groups and how to exercise appropriate leadership skills with groups of parishioners. Practical Skills Bu means of group work, practical exercises and input, the learner will come to an understanding of, and practice in the following skills: What a small group is. How to initiate and maintain small groups. What makes a group work? How to observe, assess, evaluate and make interventions in group life. The kind of contributions members can and need to make. The stages of group growth. Leadership styles, decision making, conflict management and resolution. The course will also include input on practical methods of parish Administration: Relationships with the parish staff. Labour relations and insurances.

16 85 Relationships with financial institutions. Financial documents. Relationships with the diocese. Duties and documents. Personal financial management and fund raising. Concerning Parish pastoral Councils the learner will come to understand: The use of small group skills. The importance of the Parish Pastoral Council. The PPC s relationship to the parish. The PPC s relationship to the priest. The priest s role in the PPC. Outcomes The learners will come to understand and practice the skills required in leading small groups. This will enable them to exercise a non-dominating style of leadership in the parish to which they are called to serve. BM-ES 420 CANON LAW IV-A (8 credits) This course looks at Book VI with specific reference to sanctions in the Church. The course will look at punishment of offences in general; penal law and penal rescripts; those who are liable to penal sanctions; penalities and other punishments; the application of penalties; the cessation of penalties etc. BM-PT 421 PASTORAL INTEGRATION PAPER (16 credits) The is expected a reflection paper ranging between pages that will reflect how he has integrated his preparation for ministry. The student needs to take 10 courses which have been offered in theology, and choices a topic in terms of which they are consonant with his overall theme. The following should be observed always: The student must make sure that the description of the course (or part of the course) fits in with the overall theme of the paper. The student must describe how this aspect of the course has affected his growth as a pastoral minister. The paper must also be a personal reflection on the topic chosen. The student must be able to connect this learning with his chosen theme. The student must be able to connect his thoughts with regards to his future ministry. BM-PT 422 FACULTIES TRAINING (8 credits) Students are trained in different rites of the sacraments, funeral rites etc. The aim is to empower them for ministry on how to baptize, confirm, anoint the sick etc. Method: Inputs are given by different lecturers, competent in their respective disciplines. The students are divided into groups and assigned to prepare these rites. They perform them for the whole class, they are critiqued by their peers and evaluated by subject lectures. Outline: The Rite of Baptism

17 86 The Rite of Confirmation The Rite of Reconciliation Rite of Anointing The Rite of Marriage Celebrating Mass The Easter Triduum Rite of Funerals BM-ES 424 CANON LAW IV-B (8 credits) The Code of Process, with specific reference to sacrament of marriage as is found in Book 7. Annulment of marriages: training candidates in conducting interviews for marriage nullity cases i.e. doing rogatories for our marriage tribunals, the most pastoral of ministries since it helps people to return to the practice of faith.