Wokół różnych aspektów inkulturacji katechezy

Abstract

Christ gave the apostles and their successors the task of acculturation of the Gospel together with the command to proclaim the Good News. Three stages of acculturation can be distinguished: (a) the biblical text itself is placed in the setting of a specific culture; this is primary acculturation; (b) the reading of the text with the aim of interpreting it, i.e., exculturation; and (c) transmission of the biblical message, taking into consideration the two earlier stages. The author takes up the question of form and content in culture, streassing the fact that the distinction, when applied consciously, allows a message to be adapted to the needs of its receivers without deformation of its content. In the acculturation of catechesis it is necessary to bear in mind its historical, contemporary and future dimensions and also its personal dimension which appeals to each individual “self”. The acculturation of catechesis ought to introduce people to their own national culture and to world culture, and to bring to bear values created by the nation. Introduction into culture ought to be connected with current tasks, such as now, for instance, respect for the human person. In using the mass media acculturation teaches the ability to deepen one’s religious awareness with their help. The method of acculturation is an enriching supplement to the kerystic and anthropological methods of catechesis.