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Aims of this study

The requirements set out above meant that in the present situation we take the following as our objectives:

11. To have a clearer awareness and a more accurate view of the new situation in which we find ourselves as regards our assets. To evaluate that situation.

12. To put forward an examination of this theme and certain of its aspects. Without doubt, there are aspects to be clarified with regard to the economy in general and in relation to the financial situation of the Religious Institutes, and, obviously, the people who do this should experts in the field.

13. To present some sound and evangelical criteria for identifying what to do in acquiring, managing, using and sharing assets.

14. To indicate guidelines for linking financial administration to the mission of the Institute.

15. To suggest and encourage specific arrangements in connection with our assets. To do this we need to be aware of experiences and to share clear guidelines so that we can proceed correctly in our Religious Institutes, whether at provincial or general level.

These are the motives that inspire our study and guide the way the religious think about this subject.