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Duszpasterstwo w starzejącym się społeczeństwie polskim
PASTORAL CARE IN POLISH AGING SOCIETY

Author(s): Marek Fiałkowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: demography; pastoral care; family; children; family pastoral care; pastoral care of the elderly; charity work

Summary/Abstract: One of modern challenges facing not only politicians, economists or sociologists is the demographic makeup of Poland, which is a derivative of tendencies that are visible in the whole of Europe. Demographic changes are not leaving the Church unaffected. One has to take into account the decreasing number of children and the youth, who are the a major target of pastoral initiatives in Poland. The adult and elderly groups existing in the Church will grow, which will create a demand for new and adequate pastoral solutions for them. The pastoral care of families, elderly, lonely and sick will face special challenges. The article attempts to present the lines of development of activities conducted in the mentioned sectors of pastoral care which the Polish Church should pay attention to.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 2 (57)
  • Page Range: 39-50
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish