AnotacijaPirmoji straipsnio dalis skirta parapijos kunigo andragoginių funkcijų ir jų plėtros galimybių bendruomenės veikloje teorinėms prielaidoms atskleisti. Antroji -empiriniam Abstract The first part of the article is intended to reveal theoretical assumptions for a parish priest's andragogical functions and possibilities for expansion thereof within a community. The second one -empirical research -is intended to present the approach of X community members towards the andragogical functions exercised by the parish priest within the community as well as competencies required for exercising thereof. The article supports andragogical functions exercised by religious denomination leaders -parish priests, possibilities for expansion thereof, in cooperation with