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Lay persons in catechesis. Experience and challenges in the case of Slovenia
Stegu, Tadej (Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie, 2024)
Unlike in most other countries, religious education did not return to public schools in Slovenia after the fall of communism. The Catholic Church intensively introduced and developed catechesis in parishes. The new Slovenian Catechetical Plan opens the door to consider the various forms of catechesis already taking place in parish communities and to a lifelong model of catechesis that is not confined to the period of childhood and adolescence. The article analyses the development of the field of catechesis in Slovenia and the role of lay catechists. It highlights the main trends and challenges in catechesis and some of the existing solutions that no longer look only at the age of candidates but take into account their maturity and readiness when preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation. The analytical research is further illuminated by the author’s personal experience as a layperson involved in catechesis.
Spirituality and Hope in Old Age: Case Study of the Spiritual Academy
Stegu, Tadej (Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II, 2025)
The article examines the meaning of spirituality and hope in old age, with a special focus on the Spiritual Academy, a programme at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Ljubljana. The research question focuses on how and why spirituality becomes an important factor in maintaining hope in old age and what role it plays in the context of a secularised society that often does not provide sufficient support for existential issues related to ageing. The article deals with both theoretical and empirical aspects of spirituality and hope in old age. It initially draws on relevant psychological, sociological and theological sources from established authors. The methodology of the following empirical section is based on the analysis of anonymous questionnaires completed by participants at the end of each year to investigate whether the programme meets the spiritual needs of older adults. For this purpose, a case study method with an evaluation questionnaire (with elements of a Likert scale and open questions) was used. The results show that the programme effectively addresses the need for spiritual and personal growth and provides a space for sharing experiences and reflection. Although the survey indicates a high level of participant satisfaction with the Spiritual Academy programme, it also points to areas for improvement, both in terms of organisation and content. The analysis revealed a strong interest among participants in topics related to spirituality and hope, confirming the importance of such non-formal educational programmes for older people.