The article is dedicated to the teaching of pope John Paul II on education and upbringing. The author tried to demonstrate the truth that John Paul II either formulated or reminded of many educational principles. Basing on specific papal texts, the author drew out dozen such principles, which are extraordinarily important but sometimes being forgotten by education theorists. The typology presented does not deplete enormous richness of John Paul II’s educational indications. This is rather its exemplification. The article proves that the Pope, in his texts and speeches, consistently indicated specific educational rules, which should accompany human being throughout his/ her whole life.
Key words: John Paul II, education, upbringing, pedagogical principle, young generation