Ecumenical Handbook: contents

Ecumenism
– An Introduction

 

Umbrella Ecumenical Bodies
in Wales

 

Ecumenism and Canon Law

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Contacts with Other Churches

This handbook is an initiative of the Diocesan Ecumenical Team to encourage and facilitate parishes within our diocese to cooperate and work more closely with other Churches that we may fulfil the demands of the Gospel and be more effective in our mission.

Ecumenical Handbook

This handbook is a very valuable resource for several reasons:

1. It gives a very clear definition of ecumenism and explains the various umbrella organisations in Wales that seek to promote Christian Unity.
2. It addresses the legal framework that facilitates cooperation between different denominations. This is crucial as we seek to be faithful to our own tradition whilst sharing with others in ministry and mission.
3. The section entitled “Frequently Asked Questions” covers a range of topics, which will be of practical help to ministers and congregations.
4. At the end of this handbook, you will find a very useful chapter of contacts from the main denominations in Wales.