Wychowanie do patriotyzmu przez katechezę

Abstract

The article consists of three logically distinguished parts devoted to the notion of patriotism, education and formation of patriotic attitudes and the role of catechesis united with liturgy in forming such attitudes. The first part of the article presents on the basis of dictionaries and encyclopedias the concept of patriotism, its meaning and etymology. In the second part directions are given to catechists about how they should teach patriotism and form patriotic attitudes. The final part discusses liturgy as a place where patriotic attitudes are formed, as well as the supporting role of catechesis with respect to liturgy. The connection is also pointed to between love of the heavenly homeland and the earthly one.