Duszpasterstwo
Duszpasterstwo, or pastoral care, is the organized work of a church to guide believers in faith, morals, worship, and service. In Catholic usage, it includes catechesis, liturgical planning, sacramental ministry, and programs aimed at forming conscience and enabling charitable action.
The work operates at parish level (duszpasterstwo parafialne) and diocesan level (duszpasterstwo diecezjalne), and may extend
It is typically led by clergy with the help of lay ministers, catechists, and volunteers. The diocesan
Examples in Poland include Duszpasterstwo Rodzin (family ministry), Duszpasterstwo Młodzieży (youth ministry), and Duszpasterstwo Akademickie (university
Duszpasterstwo is distinct from parish administration or purely liturgical activities, though it integrates these elements. It
Historically, pastoral care has roots in early Christian communities and was expanded and restructured in the