LEGACY OF FR NORBERT JANSEN - GMA JANSEN

 

Legacy of Fr Norbert Jansen

Fr GMA Jansen (in religion Fr Norbertus) authored an existential approach 

to theology in the twentieth century. His theological legacy is so profound 

that a quotation from his pioneering work “The Sacramental We” was placed

 inter alia alongside religious greats such as Ignatius of Antioch, Basil the Great, 

Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, Pope Gelasius I of Rome, Thomas Aquinas, 

Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Wesley, Andrew Murray and F.F. Bruce.  

In this paper will be revealed the legacy enshrined through Fr Jansen’s international influence

 in the fields of philosophy, theology and literature within the latter decades 

of the twentieth century and the first two decades of the twenty-first century. 

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FR NORBERT JANSEN OP - GMA JANSEN. MAN OF GOD

 

FR NORBERT JANSEN OP

GMA JANSEN

Gerardus Marie Antonius Jansen (cloister name Fr Norbertus) 

was born in 1907 in Utrecht, Netherlands.

 He entered the Dominican Order, was professed with the name of 

Father Norbertus in 1926, 

and was ordained in 1931. In 1933 the Dominican friar was sent as missionary 

to the Orange Free State in South Africa. He preached the gospel of Jesus Christ,

 planted churches and administered sacraments. Father Jansen supported both 

temporal and religious education. He served as military chaplain to soldiers

 in the SA Union Defence Force in the Garaway Camp near Cairo. 

Fr Jansen's pastoral presence was profoundly valued by his parishioners, 

and he was known as a dedicated and charitable priest. 
At the invitation of Bishop van Velsen OP, Fr Jansen 

co-ordinated a correspondence course in theology, which eventually 

developed into the Theological Education by Extension College Southern Africa. 

In 1967 Fr Jansen was appointed liaison officer with the National Committee

 for ecumenical affairs. Fr Jansen authored a number of 

books, courses and articles.

Man of God

In response to God's call, Fr Jansen (GMA Jansen) left Holland for Africa. 

He brought with him a vision of the future for South Africa. 

A true man of God, Fr Jansen brought many to faith in Christ. 

He tirelessly labored to teach young and older the great truths of Christianity.  
Fr Jansen authored an existential approach to theology in the twentieth century. 

The theological legacy of Fr Jansen is so profound that a quotation from his pioneering work 

“The Sacramental We” was placed inter alia alongside religious greats such as Ignatius of Antioch,

 Basil the Great, Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, Pope Gelasius I of Rome, 

Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Wesley, Andrew Murray and F.F. Bruce.  
The writings and ministry of Fr Jansen influenced spiritual education

 in the latter part of the twentieth century and continues to do so today. 

Fr Jansen’s writings have significantly contributed to the body of knowledge 

within seminaries, colleges, universities, libraries and the internet. 

His training and authorship enabled interested laity to claim their role 

within the church with confidence and competence. 

Fr Jansen conducted training courses for the empowerment of the laity within the church:

 these included education of the Dominican third order, 

training for the male deaconate and parish theological education.

CARE MINISTRY TRAINING MANUAL

 

Care Ministry training manual

Extending a Helping Hand

CARE MINISTRY TRAINING MANUAL IS A PASTORAL RESOURCE BOOK.

This work is intended to be a practical resource for the training of care ministers. 

Clear guidance in sometimes bewildering pastoral challenges may prove an invaluable tool 

in the exercise of pastoral care ministry.

The main role of priests is to bring the good news and sacraments to the congregation. 

Yet the priest may become overburdened with tasks 

not immediately related to the role as shepherd. 

In this instance, appointment of care ministers will be of 

inestimable assistance to the dedicated priest.

In this manual practical guidelines are provided 

for the training of care ministers. 

The book contains information regarding the following:

- role of the priest

- how to become a care minister

- pastoral care ministry

- prison ministry 

- counselling

- rites proper for care ministry

- care ministry template forms

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Download your free book at the following link:

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The care ministry model is a unique call from God. 

May the words within these pages prove a blessing upon the care minister's road.

HOLY COMMUNION - EUCHARIST. CATECHETICS

 

EUCHARIST

HOLY EUCHARIST RESOURCE

ARE YOU A CATECHIST? OR ARE YOU PREPARING 

TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION? 

PERHAPS YOU ARE A PARENT OF A CHILD PREPARING 

TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION? 

HERE IS A RESOURCE TEACHING PACK TO HELP YOU.

Download your free resource at the following link:

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LIFE EDUCATION. VALUE-BASED SEXUAL EXPRESSION

 

LIFE EDUCATION

VALUE-BASED SEXUAL EXPRESSION

It is parental responsibility to give life information to their children. It is likewise the responsibility of guardian or educator  to ensure that the youth's future not be jeopardized through ignorance of the facts of life. Here is the manual which explains moral guidelines which are invaluable in teaching value-based sexual expression, as well as the natural family planning named the "Billings Method". Advisory Panel: EG van der Mey BSc (Hons) UED, CN Whittle DD, L Whittle PhD.  

Download your copy at the following link 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_JEo1vAsAPsdGJxUE1mdVRBdUk

THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS. CATECHETICS

 

THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS

CATECHETICS

This book is intended as practical resource for the catechism teacher.

Catechists (teachers to those wishing to become Christians) are needed 

on an ongoing basis, in order to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ 

to all peoples as He commanded, "Therefore go and 

make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, 

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." 

(Gospel of St Matthew Chapter 28, verse 19)

Often new catechists may feel bewildered by the teaching challenge. 

It is hoped this educational resource will assist those entrusted 

with this sacred task. 

The book contains sacramental packs within the chapters which may 

prove useful for both catechist and catechism student.

Chapter 4 can be printed in order to teach about the 

Sacrament of Baptism. 

Chapter 5 is helpful with preparation for confession, 

or the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Chapter 6 deals with preparation for holy communion, 

or the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.

Chapter 7 contains preparation for confirmation or the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Chapter 8 is teaching regarding marriage, 

or the Sacrament of Matrimony. 

Chapter 9 deals with priesthood, 

or Sacrament of Holy Orders. 

Chapter 10 explains holy anointing, 

or the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. 

Explanation regarding teaching preparation and 

guidance for 

catechetical organization may be found in 

chapters 2 and 11 respectively.

Appendices provide Prayers and Formulas of Christian teaching 

which may be printed by catechist or catechism student.

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May the words within the pages prove a blessing upon the road to gospel witness.