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Patriotic Education in the Pastoral Activity of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński
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The aim of the publication was to bring out the specificity of the views of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński on the patriotic education of children and youth from his manifold pastoral ministry activity. The first part of the publication presents the primate’s understanding of the phenomenon of patriotism itself. By introducing and presenting Wyszyński’s views, author indicated the essential elements constituting patriotism. This patriotism is seen in several categories: axiological (desired value), psychological (attitude) as well as action-oriented (upbringing). Second part of the publication is devoted to responsible patriotic education of children and youth. The performed research not only deepened the understanding of this significant issue, but also enabled generalization in the form of conclusions and summaries.
Author determined that, according to the views of Stefan Wyszyński, patriotism is a precious value in life of every human being, and it should be perceived as a duty rather than
a privilege. This duty is aimed at loving one's homeland and shaping a sense of national identity. Wyszyński calls for taking the responsibility for the process of patriotic education. This education should, in his view, emphasize cultivation of native language, respect of national heritage, guardianship of truth, and transmission of an unadulterated history. The essential tasks, expressing one’s obligation to take responsibility for one’s country, are protecting life of each citizen (including unborn children), and defending national and Christian values. Author of the publication realizes that the primate’s understanding of both patriotism and education was influenced not only by his personal experience at home and school, but also by his anthropological views, abundant socio-historical knowledge, judgment skills, and pedagogical experience. This understanding was far from nationalism or intolerance. It sprang out of faithfulness to God, man, and centuries-old Christian tradition and culture. It guaranteed the pursuit of truth, freedom, respect for human rights, righteousness in thought and action, identity and existence of the nation.
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Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, patriotism, homeland, nation, patriotic education, pastoral activityMost read articles by the same author(s)
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