| Summary: | Anglická anotace (English annotation) Main tasks of the pastoral care for seniors The introductory chapter of the diploma thesis contains definition of ageing. This definition shows that the notion of ageing touches all people of all ages, but the signs of ageing are more visible with old people. This chapter also deals with the question when a man becomes old. The beginning of the senior age cannot be defined exactly though there are various theories and classifications. The growth of the senior population appeals to the society and health, social and pastoral work that they should deal with the issue and provide seniors with sufficient care and support. The theology of ageing in the second chapter is based primarily on the Bible, which often refers to ageing. Old people have special privileges as well as tasks here. The chapter also deals with the theology of John Paul II. This theology is based primarily on the Letter to the Elderly, in which the former Pope addresses all older people ecumenically, and encourages them to be able to go through their old age in association with the God and other people in the spirit of the Gospel. In this mission, it is important that a senior creates the correct idea of the God. The old age is not a disease, but it brings diseases. This information, among others, is...
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