The second half of the 19th century is the time of significant changes for Polish territories under Austrian rule. The autonomy obtained then allowed the educational system to develop, scientific and teachers’ circles to form unions, and the concept of national education to be put into practice. This education clearly appreciated the role of religion in shaping the national identity of Polish people. The aim of the article is to show how religious education was carried out in Galicia at that time at the lowest level of education, that is in community schools. The first Galician educational magazine Szkoła, published by teachers and educationalists organised in the Educational Research Association, was assumed as the primary source. The maga...