Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 69 No. 4, 1999.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
Aspects of Seeing Catholic Priests' from the Perspective of Citizens of Croatia
Gordan Črpić
; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Stjepan Kušar
Nikola Kuzmičić
Sažetak
The article presents and comments on the results of the survey »Religion and Morality in Croatia« (implemented in 1997/98), especially the parts which are connected with priests' service and priests' image from the perspective of Croatian citizens. The results reveal a high level of confidence of believers in priests and their mission, but some variations are also visible according to how intensive the relation is between respondents and the Church and its officials. The study also reveals a critical attitude of respondents towards the discrepancy between what priests preach and how they live, and according to their relationship to material goods. A key question is the question of their credibility and authenticity: for some respondents this question is strongly connected to their attitude towards material goods. The climate for callings to the priesthood is still positive but limited to traditional and mostly rural milieu. Also noticeable is an openness of respondents to the possibility of priests being married, and to women being ordained as priests. This open attitude is more present in people who are less connected with the Church than believers. Also evident is the formation of a critical attitude towards catechism and its relation to the sacraments. In all this, individualisation and stratification within the Church and in society is noticeable. In conclusion, the authors note the positive potential of new trends, and emphasise the need for empirical research in order to better and more appropriately plan pastoral activities within the Church.
Ključne riječi
priest; Church; religion; annunciation; celibate; ordination of women
Hrčak ID:
31414
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Datum izdavanja:
22.2.2000.
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