Niektóre uwarunkowania modlitwy wybranych grup katechizowanych

Abstract

The paper addresses the problems of some selected conditions for the prayer of the catechized form grades seven and eight of elementary schools, and two and three from secondary schools. The results of research carried out by seven people (each of them examined on the average from 150 to 200 students), the author performs a secondary analysis of the results and presents mean results for particular grades. It was first reminded what a prayer is, mainly on the basis of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and what elements there are which promote its development in the catechetical handbooks for elementary schools and grades one to three of secondary schools. It followed from the studies that the catechized most often prayed at home or in a church, usually in the evening. During prayer they almost always kneel. The following elements most often make prayer difficult: noise, lack of concentration, presence of other people, laziness and others; now silence and peace, concentration, faith in God, family and the like help to pray. The studies are still carried out and they will in the future render a more faithful reflection on how the catechized pray.