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Rekolekcje szkolne jako pozalekcyjna forma katechezy
School Retreats as an Extracurricular Form of Catechesis

Author(s): Piotr Sroczyński
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Papieski Wydział Teologiczny
Keywords: school retreat; extracurricular form of catechesis; catechetical didactics; catechist; evangelization; typology of retreats

Summary/Abstract: School retreats are very different from religion lessons. They are a specific kind of teaching. The use of this extracurricular school catechesis is part of the pursuit of religion teachers to improve the effectiveness of religious education for children and adolescents. This form, associated with the liturgical year, is an important educational element from the point of view of catechetical didactics. It is connected with the search for optimal solutions increasing the effectiveness of school catechesis, related, among others, to the transmission of the content of faith and shaping Christian attitudes among children and the youth.

  • Issue Year: 28/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 177-205
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Polish