Collaboration of the non-ordained

Instruction on certain questions regarding the collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the sacred ministry of priest

Libreria Editrice Vaticana
Vatican City 1997

Contents

• Premiss
• Theological principles
  1. The Common Priesthood of the Faithful and the Ministerial Priesthood
  2. Unity and Diversity of Ministerial Functions
  3. The Indispensability of the Ordained Ministry
  4. The Collaboration of the Non-ordained Faithful in Pastoral
• Practical Provisions
  1. Need for an Appropriate Terminology
  2. The Ministry of the Word
  3. The Homily
  4. The Parish Priest and the Parish
  5. The Structures of Collaboration in the Particular Church
  6. Liturgical Celebrations
  7. Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
  8. The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
  9. The Apostolate to the Sick
  10. Assistance at Marriages
  11. The Minister of Baptism
  12. Leading the Celebration at Funerals
  13. Necessary Selection and Adequate Formation
• Conclusion
• Notes