McKenna, Kevin E.
A Concise Guide to Canon Law: A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780877939344
- author:
- McKenna, Kevin E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ave Maria Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 128
- Genre:
- Christian Theology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Concise Guide to Canon Law: A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers by Kevin E. McKenna is a comprehensive reference guide for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers. It provides essential information about Church laws that impact everyday Catholic life, covering topics such as sacraments, parish administration, finance, and pastoral councils. This updated edition includes the teachings of Popes Benedict XVI and Francis on marriage and annulment, as well as a new chapter on Catholic funerals. Canon lawyer Aldean Hendrickson has also contributed additional material, including a chapter on the Liturgy of the Hours, an updated Q&A section, and a revised glossary of key terms. Suitable for those seeking practical guidance on Church laws and practices, this handbook offers a valuable resource for pastoral ministers and anyone involved in Catholic ministry.