Catholicism

In Poland, the "religion" usually refers to Catholicism, as the vast majority of Polish

citizens are Roman Catholics. The percentage of Catholics is estimated at 90%, although it may be a number of overvalued, because as

Catholics are classified all the baptized, including those who have abandoned the

Church. Nevertheless, Catholics in Poland are the largest religious community, and the

Catholic religion is even the subject of roll in school (though not mandatory). For the most

religious population groups in Poland are Podhale Highlanders and the inhabitants of

Silesia.

JAN PAWEŁ II• Form, which possesses a probably the greatest

respect in Poland, is Pope John Paul II (1920-2005). His recognition in the country is thanks to his numerous pilgrimages that took place, as well as the openness and warmth. In terms of popularity among Polish youth pope equals famous musicians and actors. John Paul II is also known as a supporter of ecumenism and the character who played an important role in the collapse of communism in Poland.

SHRINES AND CHRISTMAS• Many places in Poland is considered sacred by Christians, especially

Catholics. Other popular pilgrimage destinations in the impressive monastery of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa with the miraculous image of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Icon Madonna of Czestochowa attracts thousands of people, especially on 15 August, the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For other centers of pilgrimage in Poland include Lichen, Kalbarri, Krakow Lagiewniki, Lipka, Niepokalanów, Wambierzyce and Mount St. Anne. In Poland, solemnly celebrated many religious holidays, including in particular the Easter and Christmas, as well as All Saints' Day (November 1) and Corpus Christi. Festivities are accompanied by a number of folk traditions and customs, cultivated today.

Most important holidays in our religion

January 1 Holy Mother of God

Solemnity of Mary - Marian feast celebrated on January 1 in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the aspect of Mary's motherhood associated with one of the oldest tenets of the Church of the Divine Motherhood of Mary

January 6Epiphany (colloquially "Three Kings")

Epiphany - a Christian feast intended to celebrate the revelation of God to man (theophany), the presence of God in human history and the human aptitude for rational knowledge of God. The symbol of sacred history is described in the Gospel of Matthew [1], according to which the wise men from the East came to Bethlehem to worship Jesus.

April 20Easter

Easter - the oldest and most important Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, [2], celebrated by the Christian churches profess the Nicene Creed (325).

40 days after Easter SundayAscension

Ascension - moving people holy to the skies for life (not death) with the body (not the soul itself). The two most famous characters, which is attributed to the ascension, Jesus Christ and Muhammad.

On Thursday, after the ceremony of the Holy Trinity.Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi - in the Catholic Church liturgical celebration in honor of the Blessed Sacrament, the feast of obligation.

August 15Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lat. Virginis Mariae Assumptio Beatae in coelum - the object of faith on take to heaven in body and soul of Mary at the end of her earthly life. This dogma is recognized in the Catholic Church. According to Catholic theology, Mary is the power of God was taken up to heaven like Enoch and Elijah.

November 1all Saints

All Saints - Roman Catholic ceremony (part of other churches also be considered, including the Anglican and many of the Lutheran) celebrated on 1 November in honor of all the saints, known and unknown.

December 25 Nativity of the Lord

Christmas, Nativity of the Lord - in the Christian tradition - holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a permanent liturgical celebration, per 25 December. Christmas is preceded by a three-week waiting period (exactly four Sundays), called Advent.

February 2nd Presentation of the Lord (colloquially "Candlemas")

Presentation of the Lord, the Meeting of the Lord - Christian holiday commemorating the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in the Temple in Jerusalem, according to the law of Moses, formerly known as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the 40th day of the Nativity of Jesus), which was referred to the meeting and holy feast of purification in the tradition of the Old Testament and Christian.

March 19 Solemnity of St. Joseph

Joseph of Nazareth - husband of Mary of Nazareth, commonly referred to as the Bridegroom, the holy universal Church.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

JUSTYNA SERWICKA KL. I GIM.