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Baptism as Rite of passage
MENŠÍKOVÁ, Šarlota
The bachelor's thesis deals with baptism as a rite of passage. The theoretical part is divided into two main sections. The first section defines the ritual, its functions and species. It also characterizes a rite of passage and initiation rites. The second section deals with baptism. The thesis defines themeaning of baptism, its history, traditions, and brings the current form of baptism for children and the current form of baptism for adults. It describes in more detail why baptism belongs to the rites of passage. The practical part is based on research. It contains nine interviews with the respondents. The main goal of the research is to find out whether people consider baptism as a rite of passage, or whether they see baptism as a ceremony associated with the marginal life situation of the birth of a child.
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The Adult as a Catechesis Participant and Recipient
Paseka, Tomáš ; Kuźniar, Mariusz (advisor) ; Bravená, Noemi (referee)
The title of the thesis is "The Adult as a Catechesis Participant and Recipient". The first part of the thesis introduces the issue of adult catechesis. It describes the ways in which the Church has, since its beginning (in its original practice), strived to tackle this phenomenon and provides an overview of the most important magisterial documents related to this topic. It also outlines the current challenges faced by the Church. Subsequently, attention is given to the prerequisites which an adult as a recipient and co-worker in the catechetical process should meet. Besides considering the current scientific psychological view of general human maturity, the thesis deals with the dynamics of faith development and its maturation. Furthermore the thesis outlines the goals of adult catechesis as well as the subsequent work which is crucial to continuing education. Finally, the thesis outlines the pastoral-catechetical view of adults.
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The Adult as a Catechesis Participant and Recipient
Paseka, Tomáš ; Kuźniar, Mariusz (advisor) ; Bravená, Noemi (referee)
The title of the thesis is "The Adult as a Catechesis Participant and Recipient". The first part of the thesis introduces the issue of adult catechesis. It describes the ways in which the Church has, since its beginning (in its original practice), strived to tackle this phenomenon and provides an overview of the most important magisterial documents related to this topic. It also outlines the current challenges faced by the Church. Subsequently, attention is given to the prerequisites which an adult as a recipient and co-worker in the catechetical process should meet. Besides considering the current scientific psychological view of general human maturity, the thesis deals with the dynamics of faith development and its maturation. Furthermore the thesis outlines the goals of adult catechesis as well as the subsequent work which is crucial to continuing education. Finally, the thesis outlines the pastoral-catechetical view of adults.
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The Neocatechumenal Way as the perspective of New Evangelization process
BERNARDOVÁ, Alena
The thesis presents the Neocatechumenal Way as the perspective of New Evangelization process. Introduction part puts into context critical evaluation of contemporary society and the Second Vatican Council, responding to this situation by reintroducing of the catechumenate. Then follows presentation of the Neocatechumenal Way, legislative processes connected with its approval by the Catholic Church and description of individual phases of the spiritual way. Next part deals with the word of God, Liturgy and Christian community. The final part of the thesis is focused on the laity apostolate, vocation to the consecrated life and the Redemptoris Mater seminaries, as the ?fruits? of this spiritual way.
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