Religious Practice from the Perspective of Pastoral Models

Results of 4 research projects studying Catholic parishes in the Netherlands are presented. To investigate participation in the 3 initial sacraments (baptism, first communion, & confirmation) priests from 3 parishes were interviewed (N = 128, 119, & 117, respectively), & Catholic parents...

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Published in:Social compass 1983-01, Vol.30 (4), p.457-475
Main Author: van Hemert, Martien
Format: Article
Language:fre
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Netherlands (see also Holland)
Religion/Religions/Religious
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Summary:Results of 4 research projects studying Catholic parishes in the Netherlands are presented. To investigate participation in the 3 initial sacraments (baptism, first communion, & confirmation) priests from 3 parishes were interviewed (N = 128, 119, & 117, respectively), & Catholic parents who had their children baptized (N = 501 couples) provided questionnaire data on their motivations. Findings are analyzed using Leo Spruit's theoretical models of pastoral practice (see abstract in this section). Only 2 of these models -- the popular church & the church as service institution -- are found applicable, & even these are not clearly delineated. In conclusion, a typology of 4 types of parish or religious community is presented, which is closer to empirical reality & indicates the possibilities of transition from one type to another. 10 Tables, 9 References. Modified HA.
ISSN:0037-7686