안동교구의 노인사목 활성화 방안에 대한 연구 = The study for an activation plan of the aged pastoral in the diocese of Andong

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

It is said that Korea has already entered an rapidly aging society in the year of 2000, with the component ratio of 7.2% for the aged among whole nation and caused problems related to the aging society. According to the populational report of the National Statistical Office(as of July, 1, 2009), the aged took up a 10.7% portion of the whole population, leaving the possibility of reaching an “aged society" in 2018(with component ratio of 14.3%) and ending up in a “super-aged society" in 2026(with component ratio of 20.8%).
As Korea is now becoming a more rapidly aging society than any other countries, it is critically confronted with various problems related to “aging society" and “low birth rate".
A problem of the rising of the aging is, particularly, more serious in the Diocese of Andong compared to other areas in north Gyeongsang province. Considering the urgency of this fast rising the problem of the aged in the Diocese of Andong, although other pastoral within the Catholic Church should be given attention, first priority must be given to the aged pastoral of the church.

The purpose of this thesis is to secure and study the theological basis and practical justification of the aged pastoral of the Diocese of Andong, the rising issue of the aged in our country, and then suggest an integrated activation plan of the evangelical mission of the church for the aged inside and outside the Diocese of Andong.
At the same time, in this thesis, we observed the senior pastoral of the Andong diocese at present time and like the title of this thesis, “A Study for an Activation Plan of the Aged Pastoral in the Diocese of Andong", we studied the approach to improve the life quality of the aged pastoral in the Diocese of Andong. This study is based on the statistical analysis data of the aged pastoral of the Diocese of Andong and sample data from other diocese as well.

In Chapter I, from the understanding about the aged, we observe and study various characteristics and related issues of the aged.
In general, the aged can be defined as ‘individuals with various physical and psychology states but marked with declining physical, psychology, mind and social condition compared to the condition of the their younger counter part’. There are many cases of standard classification of the aged simply based on age. Such system is based on age is simple and convenience objective classification of the aged. However, this cannot be an absolute standard because the aging process of human greatly varies from people to people. Some experts consider the classification the aged based on the physiological, psychological, and social characteristics. Based on this classification, people at 60～65 years are classified as young-old, 65～75 years are middle-old, and over 75 years are old-old. When getting old, man experiences un controllable changes in his body, psychology, and social surroundings. And those changes trigger unique strange characteristics even in his religious aspect.
The aged go through various physical changes, increased chances of sickness, degeneration of senses and outstanding mental changes unique to the aged. On their retirement, the aged experience the changes in family life and social structure, senses of social, value and points of view. And these changes deprive seniors of their long-held status and role. At this time their concerns with religion increase to make themselves more faithful that younger ones.

In Chapter II, various dogma of Catholic Church are presented about the aged. View points are introduced from the universal Catholic Church, the Bible and the Korean Catholic Church. We are taught to respect the aged as a whole being not to be isolated.
The Bible shows that the aged are blessed people with special calling, and are to be admired and respected as symbols of wisdom. The Bible also teaches us to respect the old as a being created in the image of God and provide them with opportunities of fulfilling their calling. In his “Lettera Agli Anziani", Pope John Paul II recommends us not to ignore affirmative values of the aged, adding that the sufferings they are faced will ultimately shine their bright way in the future. He urges us to make proper environment for the aged to find meaning and take pride in their life.

In Chapter III, the thesis surveys the features of the Diocese of Andong's geography, religion, economy with special regard to its reality of population decrease and aging society.
The Diocese of Andong was established in 1969 under Bishop Dupont, who laid the basis of the diocese. Ever since the Diocese of Andong, guided by succeeding Bishops, has taken the lead in such campaigns as agricultural, social, life-saving, and social welfare movements. Compared with other regions of the country, this area is relatively hilly and residents are mostly engaged in agriculture. They are some what poorer than those of the other regions. The whole population in this region at the time of the establishment of the Diocese of Andong was about 1,770,000, and has decreased to show 750,000 people remaining. It was mainly due to the fact that more people died than those delivered and more people moved out than those moved in. Along with the decreasing rate of population in this area, the rapidity of social aging is causing serious problems in the local environment.

In Chapter IV, the thesis diagnoses the diocese's present pastoral activities for the aged, suggesting various plans to activate those activities on education, culture, welfare.
Though so many welfare facilities established by the diocese are manifesting the church's deep concerns at the aged, the local church still has many problems to be improved. Despite the attention paid to the aged by the Bishops, circumstances and things related have not always been favorable. And the aged are still regarded as people to be helped.
This thesis suggests that the diocese establish a independent department in charge of the pastoral service for the aged and that such department, under exclusive guidance from well-trained priests, deal with not only managing problems from supporting associations, but also senior academic programs on the diocese basis.
On the parish level, it is suggested that parish priest's consciousness on the aged be changed and senior department for the aged be established to manage silver schools, senior bible classes, religious lectures, pastoral counselling, etc. At the same time sub-parishes are suggested to prepare cooperative work place for the old.

It is regretful that, despite the fact that the aging problem in the church community is much more serious and critical than outside the church wall, the church, on the whole or each diocese basis, has seen the aged as just “the weak in society" and paid attention only to give them welfare-related support.
As a whole all the Catholics(47,000) in the Diocese of Andong are living evangelical lives,(with 37 parish and 80 parish priests and 105 monks and nuns), strong in commnity spirit and proud of evangelical poverty. According to a survey(2003) conducted by the Diocese's Evangelical Committee, they said that they are proud of being a Cathlic in the Diocese of Andong because the atmosphere of the local church is really like that of a family.
Despite all the hardships from poor finance, secluded geographical condition, rapidly aging society, etc. the faithful in this area take pride in their strong community spirit, earnest service for the poor, hope for better life, and stout self-confidence.
The proud faithful in this Diocese are expected to increase quantitatively(in the size of community) as well as qualitatively(in mature piety).
A variety of trials and considerations are required so as to give practical to the aged pastoral. We should take all the aspects into account, such as their welfare, faith, education, etc. And the church, with the cooperation of the local and national government, is supposed to pay special attention to the pastoral activities for the aged.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Abstract ⅰ
• 들어가는 말 1
• 1. 문제제기 1
• 2. 연구방법 2
• Ⅰ. 노인에 대한 이해 4
• 1.1. 노인에 대한 정의 4
• 1.2. 노인에 대한 특성과 여러 문제점들 7
• 1.2.1 신체적 특성과 문제점들 8
• 1.2.1.1. 신체적 특성 9
• 1.2.2. 심리.정신적 특성과 문제점들 12
• 1.2.2.1. 감각기관의 변화 12
• 1.2.2.2. 인지적 변화 13
• 1.2.2.3. 성격 특성의 변화 14
• 1.2.3. 사회경제적 특성과 문제점들 14
• 1.2.3.1. 사회문화적 특성과 문제점 15
• 1.2.3.2. 경제적 특성과 문제점 16
• 1.2.4. 종교적 특성과 문제점들 19
• 1.2.4.1. 죽음에 대한 신앙적 의미 19
• 1.2.4.2. 노년기 적응과 종교 활동 참여 21
• 1.3. 소결론 23
• Ⅱ. 노인에 대한 가톨릭교회의 가르침 24
• 2.1. 성경의 가르침 24
• 2.1.1. 구약성경의 가르침 25
• 2.1.1.1. 축복받은 존재인 노인 25
• 2.1.1.2. 존경과 사랑의 대상인 노인 26
• 2.1.1.3. 지혜의 상징이며 하느님의 소명을 받은 노인 26
• 2.1.2. 신약성경의 가르침 27
• 2.2. 보편교회의 가르침 28
• 2.2.1. 축복받은 존재인 노인 28
• 2.2.2. 특별한 관심이 필요한 노인 31
• 2.2.3. 노인 공경의 올바른 태도 33
• 2.2.3.1. 가정의 노인공경 35
• 2.2.3.2. 국가와 사회의 노인공경 35
• 2.2.4. 교리교육의 대상인 노인 36
• 2.3. 한국천주교회의 가르침 38
• 2.3.1. 풍요로운 노년의 삶을 위하여<1985> 38
• 2.3.2. 한국천주교 사목지침서<1995> 39
• 2.4. 소결론 39
• Ⅲ. 안동교구의 이해 41
• 3.1. 안동교구의 역사 41
• 3.1.1. 복음의 전래와 공소와 본당의 설립 41
• 3.1.2. 교구의 설정(1969)과 초기의 사목 43
• 3.1.3. 교구의 성장과 발전 44
• 3.2. 안동교구의 특성 및 현실 46
• 3.2.1. 지리적 특성 46
• 3.2.2. 종교적 특성 47
• 3.2.3. 경제적 특성 48
• 3.2.4. 인구의 감소 49
• 3.2.5. 노령화 50
• 3.3. 소결론 52
• Ⅳ. 안동교구 노인사목의 현실과 활성화 방안 54
• 4.1. 안동교구 노인사목의 현실 55
• 4.1.1. 노인교육 및 각종 행사 55
• 4.1.2. 노인복지시설 55
• 4.1.2.1. 평화마을 56
• 4.1.2.2. 안나의 집 56
• 4.1.2.3. 할머니 두레 집 57
• 4.1.2.4. 노인복지 한 알 57
• 4.1.2.5. 안동노인복지센터 58
• 4.1.2.6. 영주노인복지센터 59
• 4.1.2.7. 영주노인주간보호센터 60
• 4.1.3. 교구장 담화에서 드러난 노인에 대한 사목적 배려 61
• 4.1.4. 노인사목 현실에서 드러난 문제점 63
• 4.2. 안동교구 노인사목의 활성화 방안 63
• 4.2.1. 노인사목 활성화를 위한 제도적 정비 65
• 4.2.1.1. 노인사목 전담부서 설립 및 담당 사제 임명 65
• 4.2.1.2. 노인사목 후원회 운영 66
• 4.2.1.3. 안동 시니어 아카데미 설립 66
• 4.2.2. 교구차원 67
• 4.2.2.1. 교육문화 67
• 4.2.2.2. 복지 69
• 4.2.3. 본당차원 70
• 4.2.3.1. 교육문화 73
• 4.2.3.2. 복지 78
• 4.2.4. 공소차원 81
• 4.3. 소결론 82
• 나오는 말 83
• 참고문헌 86