Enhancing Priestly Formation through Sport

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Jimenez Vinicio. Enhancing Priestly Formation Through Sport. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d26de835-51a0-43a8-bd0b-468493b080fb.

J. Vinicio. Enhancing Priestly Formation through Sport. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d26de835-51a0-43a8-bd0b-468493b080fb

Jimenez Vinicio. Enhancing Priestly Formation Through Sport. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d26de835-51a0-43a8-bd0b-468493b080fb.

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This dissertation examines sport as an intentional means of priestly formation and pastoral ministry in the Roman Catholic tradition. It argues that, when thoughtfully integrated, sport can foster holistic growth in seminarians and priests through physical health, emotional maturity, fraternity, leadership, discipline, and evangelization. Using Richard R. Osmer’s practical theology framework and qualitative interviews with seven Catholic priests, the study engages Scripture, Church teaching, patristic sources, and contemporary scholarship. Findings highlight both benefits and risks, including exclusion and competitiveness. The dissertation concludes that sport, guided by theological discernment, can enrich priestly formation and pastoral outreach in the Church.

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