YPP 5318: Pastoral Theology II

This course addresses issues of need in the pastoral realm with directives as to the shepherding tasks of the parish priest together with a description of the necessary skills. This part II of Pastoral Theology will focus more on the concrete pastoral situations. Therefore, this course will explore with practical examples the basic difference between Parish Council and Parish Pastoral Council, management skills, team management, servant leadership, spirituality of stewardship and volunteerism, pastoral communication, Responsible Parenthood, spiritual and pastoral care to those experiencing learning differences, those having to deal with difficult people, and those going through the experiences of abortion, incest, rape, human trafficking, divorce, and other experiences that they find difficult or trying.