The concept of patristic tradition in spiritual and moral upbringing of schoolchildren

In the article, a problem of showing the need of implementation of the patristic pedagogical tradition into the spiritual and moral upbringing of schoolchildren is set. In this article the patristic tradition is understood as theological and ascetic heritage of Holy Fathers and Masters of the Church of the 4-8th centuries and works of Russian spiritual elders of the 19th century. The use of data of the analytical report "Youth of the new Russia" helps to determine the spiritual state of young people today, to identify main problems and give pedagogical recommendations for their solution.