# Polish Catholic Church dispute over school religious lessons > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-catholic-church-dispute-over-school-religious-lessons > Updated: 2026-09-15T08:08:21.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Bishop Wojciech Osial, chairman of the Catholic Education Commission, has voiced opposition to recent Ministry of National Education decisions regarding religious instruction in Polish schools. The Church is advocating for a genuine choice between religion and ethics lessons, emphasizing the rights of parents, students, and teachers. Specific criticisms have been directed at new scheduling restrictions, such as reducing religion instruction to one hour per week and placing lessons at the very beginning or end of the school day. Bishop Osial noted that such scheduling is particularly harmful to secondary school students who face long commutes and exhaustion. The debate also encompasses broader concerns regarding the balance of religious instruction with modern educational needs, including discussions on health and sexuality education. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Bishop Osial criticizes Polish school scheduling for religious education Bishop Osial criticizes Polish Ministry of Education scheduling for religious classes, while debates continue regarding the role of health and sexuality education in schools. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bishop-osial-criticizes-polish-school-scheduling-for-religious-education ### 2026-08-31: Bishop Wojciech Osial advocates for choice in Polish school religion lessons Bishop Wojciech Osial is calling for a real choice between religion and ethics lessons in Polish schools, criticizing Ministry of National Education decisions that restrict religious instruction. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bishop-wojciech-osial-advocates-for-choice-in-polish-school-religion-lessons --- Cite as: Polish Catholic Church dispute over school religious lessons. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-catholic-church-dispute-over-school-religious-lessons