CONTRIBUTIONS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO THE TRAINING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Adolescence is a phase in the individual’s life marked by several changes at all levels, where questions are frequent about the reference values transmitted to them (moral, ethical, religious, etc.). The individual begins the formation of the foundations where the concepts and values that will form the identity of his personality will be sustained. Values and concepts that are usually transmitted by the family. Hence the need for a foundation with a strong foundation that can bear healthy fruit for the training of this adolescent who needs references. Thus, the epistemological and methodological importance of religious teaching can help in the formation of this solid base contributes as a reference of values for the formation of the personal identity of this adolescent who lives and socializes in a culture developed and legitimized in strongly religious foundations, even with a view to the separation between secular and religious issues. Thus, this article seeks to highlight how the Religious teaching can help in the formation of this solid base where the identity of the adolescent was formed. The methodology used was a literature review on the topic addressed, adolescence, the teaching of religion, its application in Brazilian school legislation and its implications. It was concluded that religious education is important in the formation of adolescents, observing, however, respect for individuality and inclusion. This leads to rethinking the training of high school teachers in public and private schools.