Gaudium Vestrum: Jurnal Kateketik Pastoral

Peran Keluarga Kawin Campur dalam Pendidikan Iman Anak di Quasi Paroki St. Markus-Waikambala

2025-04-03T09:24:26+00:00

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which parents of mixed marriages play a role in educating their children's faith and what methods or forms are applied by mixed marriage families in educating their children's faith. The method used in this study was qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews and documentation. To obtain more valid and in-depth data, the researcher used the in-depth interview method. From the findings during the study, all interfaith parents who were the targets of this study were very concerned about the faith education of their children. This finding certainly slightly refutes the assumption that there is an apathetic attitude of interfaith parents towards the faith needs of their children. The conclusion is that the Church must continue to maintain and continue to monitor the continuity of children's faith education in interfaith families. The results of this study certainly do not automatically eliminate the negative stigma related to the deviation of children's faith in interfaith families. The Church must remain with them so that interfaith parents remain committed to educating their children in faith.

Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Program Pembinaan Iman Anak dan Remaja Menggunakan Model CIPP

2025-06-13T01:33:57+00:00

This study aims to evaluate the faith development program for children and adolescents in an effort to map the program strategically at the Station of St. Hieronimus Pinem, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Tigabinanga, using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model. The background of this study is based on the weak structure and sustainability of the faith development program, as well as the lack of family and community involvement in supporting the growth of faith in children and adolescents. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the development program is not yet based on mapping the real needs of children and adolescents. Human resources are still limited, teaching methods are conventional, and participant participation is still low. The conclusion of this study is that the CIPP model is able to identify challenges and potential for program development as a whole. The implications of this study direct the local Church to develop a more contextual, participatory, and sustainable strategic mapping of faith development, as well as strengthening synergy between families, schools, and faith communities.

Kompetensi Kepemimpinan Guru Agama Katolik dalam Membina Toleransi Beragama Antarsiswa

2025-08-02T07:25:44+00:00

The leadership competency of Catholic religious teachers in implementation consists of planning, organizing, motivating, guiding, and maintaining. With the leadership competency, Catholic religious teachers can support activities to foster tolerance between students at school. This study aims to describe the implementation of the leadership competency of Catholic religious teachers in fostering tolerance between students of SMP Negeri 4 Jempang. The research method uses qualitative with data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses the stages of data collection, data coding, data presentation, and finally drawing conclusions. The results of this study found that the implementation of the leadership competency of Catholic religious teachers in fostering tolerance between students includes: (1) There is no specific planning for tolerance fostering activities, but direct activities such as flag ceremonies and gymnastics, (2) Organizing in tolerance fostering activities in learning from class 7, (3) Motivating by appreciating using positive sentences, (4) Guiding students by providing understanding, inviting, and helping others without looking at differences, (5) Maintaining harmonious relationships between teachers and students at school. Effective strategies used by Catholic religious teachers in fostering students’ religious tolerance are role models, advising, and collaborating. The challenges faced by Catholic religious teachers are not found in conflicts or cases related to tolerance, only obstacles for students in adjusting to the new environment and the ability to learn.

Servan’t Leadership: Cerminan Kepemimpinan Yesus Kristus untuk Pekerja Pastoral Awam

2025-08-02T07:31:19+00:00

This paper was compiled using the Library Research method. This paper is intended to provide Lay Pastoral Workers with insights into the servant leadership model based on the experiences of leaders, Church documents, and Scripture. The data presented in this paper are the result of a literature review. The author used various books, journals, articles, and related Catholic Church and Scripture documents to collect data for this study. Data analysis involved reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that servant leadership is based on the Scriptures as found in the Gospel of Mark 10:42-43 (a servant leader), the Gospel of Luke 22:26-27 (a leader as a servant who humbles himself in serving others, and the Book of Hebrews 13:7;17 (a leader who is responsible for the people he leads). As a Lay Pastoral Worker, the spirit of leadership must also be based on Church documents, as called for in the Second Vatican Council in the document Apostolikam Aktuositatem that the laity must play a role in the work of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Therefore, a pastoral worker and as a leader of the people must have a good personality in carrying out their duties. Lay Pastoral Workers in serving must have a leadership spirit that is confident, passionate, courageous, sincere, responsible, disciplined, and capable of dealing with situations to serve the people of God. Being a leader who is not on the "leader's chair" but is in the midst of the people carrying out pastoral work for the kingdom of God, as Jesus did in leading His disciples and nations who received His teachings.

Praktik Puasa Agama Katolik dan Islam dalam Menciptakan Toleransi Antarumat Beragama di Desa Kedang Ipil

2025-06-23T09:23:05+00:00

This study aims to describe the practice of fasting in Catholicism and Islam and its contribution to interfaith tolerance in Kedang Ipil Village. This study uses a qualitative approach with a field study method through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. Informants consist of religious figures, Catholics and Islam, and community leaders. The results of the study indicate that fasting in Catholicism is carried out during Lent to foster an attitude of self-control, repentance, prayer, and acts of love. Meanwhile, fasting during Ramadan in Islam has a spiritual and moral meaning, namely training people to be patient, sincere, and stay away from reprehensible actions. Both traditions show that fasting has an ethical impact on character formation and social awareness. In Kedang Ipil, harmonious religious life is supported by family relationships and local values. These findings confirm that the practice of fasting contributes significantly to the development of tolerance through spiritual, cultural, and social processes that are integrated into everyday community life.