Abstract: The article presents views on the educational importance of the work of selected educators and John Paul II. Material and methods: method of analysis of documents Results: After a careful analysis of the speeches given by John Paul II during his pilgrimage to Austria in 1982, 1983 and Switzerland in 1984, in the educational meaning of work, we can distinguish six elements that our Saint draws attention to: work testifies to human dignity and its value, work unites , it teaches solidarity, it is the meaning of human life, it is the source of social justice, it is an element of building a new world. Conclusions: Teachings of the Holy Father John Paul II complements the previous historical approach to the educational role of work in the development of man, community and civilization. Acquiring and implementing the presented values of work will create conditions conducive to the harmonious development of all dimensions of human personality.