The Role of a Parish Priest in the Pastoral Ministry as a Confessor in the Context of the Year of Mercy / Thankachen P J.

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1. The priesthood and the Pastoral Ministry : An Appraisal The christian understanding of Priesthood........5 The theological traits of Ministerial Priesthood.......8 The notion of Parish and the ministry of a Parish priest..........13 THe various role of a Parish priest in the Parish......15 2. Sacrament of Reconciliation : A channel of Divine mercy The meaning of the Sacrament of Reconciliation......27 Reconciliation in the bible.........32 The sacrament of Reconciliation origin, Institution and Development..........35 Effects of Sacraments of Reconciliation.....43 3. Role of Parish priest in the Administration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation Challenges in the administration of te Sacrament of Reconciliation.....53 The Qualities of a Good Confessor.....58 The present situation of the Administration of the Sacrament in the Parish...........63 Steps for the Effective administration of the Sacrament of Confession......68