Modele współczesnej katechezy dorosłych

Abstract

The article by Professor H. Lombaerts “Models of modern catechesis for adults” begins with the statement that after Vatican Council II great transformations have occurred in the post-industrial society and the Christian community again and constantly has to support adults. The article consists of two parts. The first one is about looking for new models for adult catechesis in the Christian community. The second one presents an andragogical approach to catechesis for adults, i. e. an attempt to present the models. The first model of transmission is based on the typical educational relation teacher-pupil. The second model is concentrated on the person; it is conducted in a group where care is taken of the religious development through consciousness of the self, an inner image of oneself, experiences and their interpretation. The third model is concerned with profession of faith in the social context (W Lesne) and has its roots in solidarity with people. The didactic model tries to discover adults’ needs and on the basis of theories of learning to involve them in catechesis. And finally, there is the dissonance model that is especially useful in various religious experiences and in obligations resulting from faith. In the pastoral-catechetic conclusions it was reminded that the model of transmission stresses the meaning of the contents, and when it is concentrated on the person, it emphasizes the person’s development. The profession of faith model stresses social interactions, the didactic one is concerned with a well-planned process of learning and the dissonance one with the value of questions asked in one’s life. The one and only model does not exist; models must be critically chosen depending on the existing situation.