W służbie wychowania. Ks. Wincentego Granata „wizja” pedagogii życia i pedagogiki katolickiej
In the Service of Upbringing. The Reverend Wincenty Granat’s Vision of Pedagogy of Life and Catholic Pedagogy

Summary/Abstract: As a priest, professor, academic teacher, writer and Rector of John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (1965–1970), the Reverend Wincenty Granat (1900–1979) preached “Truth in love with the spoken and written word and with his life.” In recognition of his outstanding scholarly achievements in theology, coupled with his modesty and humility, he was awarded the title Doctor Humanus. Granat’s theology is characterised by personalist humanism, the anthropological and Christological dimension as well as pastoral pragmatism. “To do truth in love” was the imperative of the pedagogy of life according to the Rev. Wincenty Granat (cf. Ephesians: 4:15). He argued that believers do not merely walk with Jesus Christ but they walk in Him. Thus, Jesus is man’s “internal” rather than “external” Pedagogue; a Teacher and spiritual Master. This pedagogy is characterised by openness. Brought up by others as well as oneself, an individual should make a constant effort to be open to God and be more sensitive to what is human.Catholic Pedagogy should serve the people. Rev. Granat emphasised the role of religious pedagogy in the process of rebuilding Polishness after the time of the Partitions and war. In his opinion, the goal of education and upbringing of the young generation was to counter lay pedagogical ideas that negated the spiritual dimension of man. The inner dynamics of upbringing is determined by the ultimate goal of human life (i.e. eschatology) that gives meaning to every moment of our life. Catholic upbringing forms individuals who take responsibility for themselves, other people, the nation, the Church. “Towards man and God in Christ” is Rev. Granat’s definition of not only theology but also Divine upbringing and pedagogy.

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