Confessional and catechetical nature of religious education in Poland
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Religious education, Christian formation, Catechesis, Poland, Religious TraditionsAbstract
This paper aims at bringing to light a presentation of the nature of religious education in Poland. This study will therefore present a brief historical outline of religious upbringing in Poland, its current organisational regulations and the principles of religious education in schools. In our summary, we will present the level of effectiveness of religious education in Poland, and we will also explore the discussion on the reformation of religious education in Poland which is being worked upon.References
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