Budowanie wspólnoty parafialnej przez Eucharystię

Abstract

It is in fellowships that the Church is being edified. The parochial fellowship has the credit of a particular place. The source and climax of parochial life, the main core of its activity is the Eucharist. Thus it is from the latter that one should start any upbringing to fellowship. The Eucharist should become the leading subject-matter of parishioners’ religious formation. There is a mutual feedback between the Eucharist and brotherly fellowship. The eucharistie fellowship solidifies the consciousness of brotherly fellowship; on the other hand the brotherly fellowship, in accord of the evangelic principle of reconciliation with one’s neighbour before offering one’s, allows to ground a genuine eucharistie fellowship. Participation in the Eucharist should be reflected in understanding, brotherly unity and mutual support. Sociological research which has been led up to now points to the fact that Polish Catholics understand the truth that the Eucharist constitutes the centre of parochial life and of the religious life. Almost all Polish Catholics are convinced as to the need to participate in the Sunday Mass. A considerable rate of parishioners still say their individual prayer at the Mass instead of paying attention to this fellowship-created dimension of the Eucharistic Liturgy. Much has to be done about a frequent and systematic reception of the Communion by the participant at a Mass. These drawback should constitute a leading element of parishioners’ religious formation.