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The Analysis of the Structure of Membership and Fundamental Characteristics of the "Franciscan Youth" Movement – An Example of a Postmodern Ecclesiastical Movement
Krešimir PERAČKOVIĆ
Vine MIHALJEVIĆ
Sažetak
Within the research of new lay ecclesiastical movements in
Croatia, conducted during June and July 2001 in the
Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, one of the observed
groups that participated was Franciscan Youth (FRAMA). The
aim of this paper was to explore the sociodemographic
structure of FRAMA's members, their motivation for affiliation,
formation and religious practice as well as past experience,
and achievements recognised by their members in everyday
life. Also presented are the basic characteristics of this
movement and its historical continuity and connection with
the Franciscan charisma (Fonti francescane, 1993; K. Esser,
1983; A. Rotzetter, Th. Matura, 1984). In the context of the
research results obtained, the author also considered the
possibility of application of the concept of lifestyles as one of
the postmodern theories including the need for togetherness
and spiritual values in young people. In short, the results
indicate that FRAMA is an ecclesiastical community of lay
youth within the framework of the Catholic Church
connected to the Franciscan order in which members of both
genders equally, aged 14 to 30, have found their place.
Apart from regular participation in liturgical events they meet
once a week in an attempt to strengthen their faith together
with their friends and through active ecclesiastical and social
commitment to help people with their various needs.
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Hrčak ID:
16260
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Datum izdavanja:
30.4.2005.
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