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16-June-1998 
GA98041 
 
    Proposed Resources Will Ease Presbyterian-Roman Catholic Relations 
 
    by Nancy Rodman 
 
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--A recommendation mandating the development of 
denominational resources addressing pastoral issues of Presbyterians and 
Roman Catholics in local congregations will go to the General Assembly from 
the Assembly Committee on Catholicity and Ecumenical Relations. 
    Overture Advocate John Scotland addressed the need for pastoral 
resources to help the people struggling with issues arising from marriages 
between Presbyterians and Roman Catholics, Roman Catholics joining 
Presbyterian churches, and the need for youth to understand the diversity 
in their schools and communities. 
    While there are resources on doctrine, few address such questions as 
how to help former Roman Catholics understand Presbyterianism while still 
upholding their former tradition.  Eugene Turner, Director of the 
Department of Governing Body, Ecumenical and Agency Relations, said that 
there are ongoing discussions with the Roman Catholic Church and that such 
resources would further the process. 
    The Office on Theology and Worship is prepared to develop these 
resources.  The expected financial implication is $3,000. 

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