Bishop Osial criticizes Polish school scheduling for religious education

Bishop Osial, Chairman of the Catholic Education Commission of the Polish Episcopal Conference, has criticized recent changes to the organization of religious and ethics classes in Polish schools. He argues that the Ministry of National Education's decision to schedule these lessons at the very beginning or end of the school day is unfair and harmful, particularly for secondary school students who face long commutes and exhaustion.

While the Church advocates for an integral approach to upbringing that includes spiritual and moral values, there is an ongoing debate regarding how to balance religious instruction with modern educational needs. This includes discussions on health and sexuality education, where concerns exist regarding whether withdrawing children from formal health education protects them or leaves them vulnerable to unreliable information from social media and peers.