"The Way of Beauty" in Catholic Schools: Keys of Understanding and Pedagogical Orientations

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  In Virtual Poster Session: SIG-Catholic Education Virtual Poster Session

Abstract

This article offers keys of understanding and pedagogical orientations to promote the encounter with beauty in Catholic schools. First, the article presents ‘Via Pulchritudinis [The way of beauty]: paths of evangelisation and dialogue’, published by the Pontifical Council for Culture (2006). Building on contemporary educational research, the article introduces different meanings of beauty that converge with Via Pulchritudinis and describe their pedagogical implications. Second, the article describes a school example showing how Catholic schools can follow the path of beauty. Finally, the article offers pedagogical guidelines: to develop dialogues around the understanding of beauty, consider the school environment as an expression of holistic beauty, integrate the aesthetic dimension into the curriculum, and cultivate a beautiful liturgy.

Authors

• Guillermo Marini, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
  Presenting Author

• Carmelo Galioto
  Non-Presenting Author