Table of Contents
Introduction vii
1 Ministry as Vocation 1
Vocation 3
Called 5
To Be Human
To Be a Disciple
God's Providence
Gifted 11
Discerning Gifts
Freedom for Ministry
Service 16
Community 17
Called from the Community
Serve the Community
Sustained by the Community
2 Ministry as Profession 21
On Being Professional 22
Called 24
Covenantal Model of Pastoral Ministry
Symbolic Representative of the Holy
Gifted 30
Specialized Knowledge and Skill
Theological Reflection
Service 34
Mission of the Church
Officer of the Church
Fiduciary Duty
Community 37
Accountability
Code of Ethics
3 The Minister's Character 44
The Virtue of Virtue Ethics 46
Character 48
Intention 49
Emotions 50
Imagination 56
Virtues 60
Forming Character 68
Implications for Ministerial Formation 74
Selection 74
Emotional Development 76
Spiritual Practices 77
Friendships 78
Mentors and Models 78
Community's Culture 79
4 The Virtuous Minister 81
Cardinal Virtues 83
Charity 83
Justice 85
Fidelity 87
Self-Esteem 89
Prudence 93
Everyday Virtues 96
Gratitude 96
Generosity 100
Compassion 102
Humility 106
Holiness 109
Courage 111
5 The Dynamics of Power 117
Ecclesial Warrants 118
Church as Hierarchy 118
Church as Communion 119
Church as Sacrament 120
Personal Power 121
The Professional Pastoral Relationship 121
The Nature of Personal Power 123
Institutional Sources of Power 123
Personal Sources of Power 124
Extra-Rational Sources of Power 126
Symbolic Representation
Religious Authenticity
Boundaries 129
Common Boundaries 130
Challenges to Forming Boundaries 131
The Fiduciary Responsibility
The Lure of the Friendship Model
Dual Relationships 137
Social Power 143
Organizational Culture 144
The Clerical Culture 146
The Call for Accountability 148
Assessing the Use of Power 151
Ethical Criteria 151
Psychological Model 152
The Model of Jesus 153
6 Sexuality 156
Sexual Conduct 159
Sexualized Behavior 161
Sexual Abuse 161
Sexual Exploitation 163
Sexual Harassment 164
Sexual Fantasy 166
Cybersex 168
Good Touch/Confusing Touch/Bad Touch 172
Ethical Assessment 178
Justice 179
Fidelity 180
Strategies for Prevention 181
7 Confidentiality 189
The Presumption of Confidentiality 191
Ethical Foundations 193
The Dignity of the Person 193
Justice 194
Fidelity 195
The Limits of Confidentiality 195
Canon Law 196
Civil Law 200
Ethical Limits 204
Justice
Fidelity
Prudence
Betrayals of Confidentiality 209
Invasions of Privacy 210
Pastoral Visits 211
Illustrations in Preaching and Teaching 211
Prayers of the Faithful 213
Records and Recordings 213
Environment 213
Gossip 214
Pastoral Publications 215
Strategies for Prevention 216
8 Pastoral Care 218
Preaching 219
Fidelity to the Text 221
Fidelity to Experience 222
Fidelity to the Community 223
Preaching on Moral Issues 225
Managing Finances 227
Pastoral Moral Guidance 231
Appendix: Statements of Ministerial Commitment 240
Mrs. Pat Morgan 241
Br. Jeff Shackelton, OFM 245
Notes 251
Index 269
