La Vida Sacra

La Vida Sacra: Contemporary Hispanic Sacramental Theology is an original, insightful approach to the sacraments from the perspective and actual practice of Latinos over the centuries. It offers a distinctive take on the actual belief and enculturation of the sacraments in the Latino experience and context. As the newest book in the Celebrating Faith Series, it is ideal for theology courses, as well as directors of ministerial programs and their students who are looking to place Hispanic sacramentality in the larger framework of sacramental theology.

La Vida Sacra: Contemporary Hispanic Sacramental Theology is an original, insightful approach to the sacraments from the perspective and actual practice of Latinos over the centuries. It offers a distinctive take on the actual belief and enculturation of the sacraments in the Latino experience and context. Due to the growing presence of Hispanics in this country, churches are looking for new and innovative ways to fit them into their congregations. The existence of Hispanics and, more importantly, the value of their religious experiences are being gradually accepted in theological societies. Eduardo Fernández and James Empereur's new book fills the need for a more comprehensive and richer context for sacramental theology.

As the newest book in the Celebrating Faith Series, it is ideal for theology courses, as well as directors of ministerial programs and their students who are looking to place Hispanic sacramentality in the larger framework of sacramental theology.

Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Chapter 1: The Sacramentality of the Hispanic Experience
Chapter 4 Chapter 2: Beginning Life in Family and Church
Chapter 5 Chapter 3: The Passage into Adulthood in Church and Family
Chapter 6 Chapter 4: The Witness of the Hispanic Family
Chapter 7 Chapter 5: The Ministry of Leadership in the Hispanic Community
Chapter 8 Chapter 6: Encounters of Healing and Brokenness in Family and Church
Chapter 9 Chapter 7: The Passage to New Life in the Hispanic Community
Chapter 10 Conclusion: New Avenues for Sacramental Theology
Chapter 11 Bibliography
Chapter 12 Index
Chapter 13 About the Author