The human being lost in consumerismOsewska, Elžbieta (Avtor) Stala, Józef (Avtor) christian religious educationconsumerismindividualismpersonalistic approachPolandThe contemporary educational context is very diversified, but in most European countries is based on postmodernity with all its conditions, with special emphasis on individualism, consumerism and cultural changes. The predominance of ‚the dictatorship of consumerism‘ leaves most Christian among them Poles in a position where, if they wish to retain their cultural independence, must understand the present challenges and stand against a powerful ideological tsunami. Taking into consideration a variety of challenges and threats arising from ‚liquid modernity‘, among them strong consumerism, it is important in accord with personalistic theory inspirations to support Christian religious education. This article explores the changes that have taken place in Poland in the last 30 years – the transition from a socialist to a capitalist society, with emphasis put on the challenges posed by consumerism. Then, evaluates consumerism and its consequences in the light of Pope John Paul II’s teaching. In the last part presents the most important conclusions for Christian Religious Education in schools, especially the need for more issue-oriented education in order to help pupils to be critical thinkers discerning contemporary social, cultural and moral issues. 20212024-10-15 11:39:50Članek v reviji163986UDK: 366.1:37.01:27ISSN pri članku: 0006-5722DOI: 10.34291/BV2021/03/OsewskaCOBISS_ID: 100291075sl