The Catechetical Meaning of the Laudato si’ Encyclical

Jerzy Kostorz

Abstract

This article raises a question of the possibility and need of catechetical adaptation of Laudato si encyclical by Pope Francis. Excerpts of the encyclical showing different forms of integral ecology and appreciation on the basis of ecology of such attitudes as gratitude, humbleness and cheerfulness undoubtedly pose challenges for the contemporary catechesis. They have the current knowledge about ecology and can be effectively used in school or parish catechesis in ecological education. The content of this encyclical comprises the source of ecological formation both for the catechist and the catechized. From the practical point of view many issues discussed in this encyclical can constitute the material to prepare the scripts of catechesis.

Keywords:

catechesis, education, ecological education, integral education