The Synod of the Church of Poland urges parents and teachers to become more involved in the religious education of childrentranslated

"Religious education supports the growth and formation of the young generation," Polish Orthodox hierarchs said on Tuesday after the autumn session of the Synod of the Orthodox Church of Poland.

"Educational authorities, school principals and parents should be aware of this situation and make efforts to eliminate everything that does not serve human development," the members of the Synod of the Church of Poland said.

The call, accompanied by a report on religious education, came amid changes in this country in the field, starting in 2024.

Religious education in Poland In Poland, religious education is guaranteed by the Constitution and the Education Act. The subject is optional. From 2024, the grade is no longer included in the annual average, and from 2025 the time budget has been reduced from two hours to one hour per week, with the requirement that it take place at the beginning or end of the school day.

The church and parents have criticized the marginalization of this school subject, arguing that the program discourages participation - especially for students who commute. ⁠

Moreover, the Constitutional Court of Poland decided that the measures...