A Igreja Católica e o movimento da renovação carismática no contexto do município de Castanhal

Abstract

This research investigated about the RCC and its relationship with the ICAR in the context of the Municipality of Castanhal, Pará. In the theoretical framework, we approach as a central axis that the ICAR, since its origins, has had the characteristic of having several movements or sacred territories that form a larger space and this is due to the organization of this institution. There are studies on RCC, however, these studies differ from our approach. It was found as a research question the question of how the arrival of the RCC in the municipality of Castanhal and how (happens) the relations between the ICAR and the RCC, as a general objective we have: to understand the relationship between the RCC and the ICAR in the municipality of Castanhal-PA, as well as in the specific objectives we seek to investigate: identify the view of the clergy in relation to RCC and describe in the view of RCC participants the view they have on the movement. The fact of the growth of the RCC and the space that this movement has occupied within the ICAR motivated us to investigate this theme. This study becomes relevant due to the Catholic and scientific community's need to know better the RCC and its importance for Catholicism, providing the overcoming of possible prejudices. In addition to the literature review, we used fieldwork with interviews with parish priests, diocesan bishop, leaders of the RCC and members of the movement in Castanhal to understand the phenomenon studied. In the results and discussions, we noticed by the clergy a rejection of the denomination of Pentecostal Catholics and a reaffirmation that the RCC is Catholic. Among the conclusions we realize that charismatics see themselves as more authentic Catholics after being part of the movement.