THE IMPORTANCE OF NON-FORMAL ACTIVITIES IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF YOUTH
THE IMPORTANCE OF NON-FORMAL ACTIVITIES IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF YOUTH

Author(s): Vasile Creţu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Social Sciences, Education, Theology and Religion, Educational Psychology, Sociology of Religion, Pedagogy
Published by: Editura Eikon
Keywords: non-formal education; religious education; youth; modern world; principles; information;
Summary/Abstract: The non-formal education is a constantly evolving concept in all areas of education. Religious education makes no exception, and, therefore, the principles of non-formal education are to be applied also in the activities organized by the Church with the children and young people. This article focuses on presenting the most important principles of the non-formal activities and the value brought by these activities to the development of young people. Also, the article will present relevant examples of successful non-formal activities already applied within the Church. In a progressively modern world, the need for adapted tools increases. Thus, the tools in education must also be adapted to the requirements of the modern world, so that the new generation can receive and apply voluntarily its principles. For the Church, this does not mean that the religious principles have to change. It only means that the tools and instruments have to be adapted and used properly so that the new generation can embrace the Word of God and to apply the Christian principles of living in their current way of life.

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