Paradigm of Ukrainian Catholic schools in the context of European Catholic education.

Abstract

The article deals with the main principles and aspects of the modern Catholic schools in Germany and Austria, analyzes the principles of the Catholic educational institutions which are treated as a place of the Church’s presence in society and in the lives of young people. The educational objectives which are common with the public schools are studied, and the specific ones which open for youth the way to Christian faith and life in the Church, as well as a special prospect of Christian schools: education of pupils to conscientious, responsile activities based on Christian principles in the personal sphere, professional life, society and Church.

Key words:

catholic school; educational standards; education, values.