Contributions of teachers to their country, Croatia

This paper discusses the teacher and his role under the new historical circumstances after the Republic of Croatia has been established as an independent, modern, internationally recognized state. In the course of thousand years of the Croat nation\u27s history this dream has also come true through the efforts of Croatian teachers and other cultural workers (Benedictine, Pauline, Jesuit, Franciscan, Salesian monks - priests, but also numerous laymen). The present historical moment is the point of convergence of the noble aspirations of Croatian teachers, as well as of other among our ancestors who have in the course of centuries, under adverse circumstances, succeeded im keeping the Croatian banner flying and the Croatian language and spirit of continuity alive. In the light of their past and future role, Croatian teachers are today actively participating in the spiritual renewal of their nation and are offering all their abilities to the benefit of their country. Convinced of the nobility and dignity of their calling (profession), inspired by the spirit of great teachers such as Jesus Christ, they are prepared for sacrificies arui abnegations. The theacher - together with parents and the Church (priests), leave the most deep imprints in the hearts and souls of young generations. As the imperative of the moment, the spiritual revival of the Croats, citizens of the Republic of Croatia, imposes itself, confidence in man founded on ethical values, will reign in Croatian homes, in the Croatian nation, in the Croatian country