
Credits: Karen Kasmauski/CRS
The Theology Working Group has produced a collection of
theological essays to be published by CI President Cardinal
Rodríguez to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Caritas Internationalis
in 2011. The publication represents a theological reflection for Caritas
Internationalis Member Organisations as well as for Church leaders
and all people of good will. The book contains contributions from
several leading theologians, as well as the CI Secretary General, and
considers different themes, including koinonia, advocacy for justice,
leadership and the theological aspects of Caritas itself.
In 2009, the TheologyWorking Group produced a working
document for Caritas staff under the title “Caritas – A Sign of God’s
Love for Humanity”. The aim of the booklet was to stimulate
discussion and reflection on the Catholic identity of Caritas and the
service rendered by Caritas organisations at the heart of the Church
and her mission to the poor. The material was also included on the
iamcaritas.org website.
Senior managers of the General Secretariat have attended two
guided spiritual retreats at which they have explored the theological
dimensions of Caritas, how they relate to their day-to-day
management responsibilities and the formation of Caritas staff.