The paper examines the problems of educating young people on the basis of the absolute values with which the Christian culture is filled. Scientific and religious arguments for the existence of the Creator, the relationship of philosophy and theology in modern education, anthropological problems of man are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the spirituality of the individual in modern society, the principles of Christian pedagogy, as well as the problems of human religiosity. It is pointed out that Christian ethics and bioethics are powerful means of educating young people. Aspects of the relationship between church and state are considered.