Conflitos e praticas quotidianas, entre os membros, numa paroquia da igreja católica na cidade de Maputo

Abstract

This research report aims to analyze conflicts and daily practices in a specific Parish of the Catholic Church in the City of Maputo. In order to carry out this study, we had to turn to Bairro da Malhangalene. In terms of methodology, we use the qualitative approach, as a method of procedure, ethnography that allowed us to make a participant observation. We also use techniques such as: literature review, semi-structured interviews and informal conversations. For data collection we interact with the following categories of members; 2 members of the nucleus, 6 catechists, 2 acolytes, 1 priest, 1 seminarian, 2 consecrated sisters, 1 ex. Catechesis coordinator and 2 members of the choir group. What we bring to the discussion in this report is the fact that the Catholic Church has a set of rules that govern it and that serve as a means of uniting and socializing the individuals who are part of it. However, there is an acceptance in which part of the Parish members complies without questioning the norms imposed on them by the duplicity in which some of these are masked are on both sides. This means that they incorporate two personalities, those who follow the spiritual values ​​and norms of the Church, as well as those who bring with them new values ​​that are not part of the legacy left by Jesus Christ. The latter can also be considered astute due to the way they manipulate the various members who are here, at some point they show solidarity with the situation of the member who is afflicted. The daily practices of the members of the Parish observed by us have generated a certain conflict, and not the social cohesion of individuals, this is because we have within the Church individuals with different cultures, policies, social groups and spirits, who live according to the steps indicated above (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)