JPAK: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Katolik

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA CERITA ALKITAB UNTUK BINA IMAN ANAK KATOLIK BERBASIS POP-UP BOOK

2025-04-22T13:41:15+07:00

This study aims to determine the feasibility of Pop-up Book as a Bible story media based on the blibical story about creation for children faith formation. The development of media story based on the Pop-up Book Bible story was motivated by the need of a creative media to teach the Word of God for the Catholic children faith formation. This research applied the research and development method referring to the Borg and Gall’s model through ten steps, namely research and data collection, planning, product draft development, limited trial, product revision stage, extensive trial stage, operational product revision, operational trial, final product revision, dissemination, and implementation. Research data was collected through observations, interviews, and questionnaires. The targets of the research were children at 7-12 years old belong to Mater Dei Parish, Madiun, and Saint Hilarius Parish, Klepu. The study showed that the results of assessment conducted by material experts, and media practitioners, as well as the positive responses of the children during the field trials on the Pop-up Book as a Bible story media based on the blibical story about creation for children faith formation was graded “Very Good”, and then can be applied in the Catholic children faith formation activities.

RUMAH BUDAYA SEMAI LINO: MEDIA NARASI IDENTITAS PEREMPUAN KAMPUNG ADAT LEWOKLUOK DALAM KARYA TENUN IKAT

2025-04-22T13:41:15+07:00

The work of weaving is not just an activity of producing a cloth or sarong to wrap the human body, but is deeper as a work resulting from the sacrifice and perseverance of a woman who tells the history of tribal customs, the history of the village, and a form of respect for a woman who wants to be married to a man. The purpose of writing this article is to explain the Semai Lino cultural house and the work of Lewokluok women's ikat weaving from a feminist theological perspective. This article was written using a qualitative research method that focuses on literature studies in the form of books and journal articles that are appropriate to the theme being researched and the method of interviewing a number of key informants who are directly related to the theme being researched. The results of this study show that the Semai Lino cultural house contributes to reviving weaving culture as well as becoming a narrative of women's identity in ikat weaving works. From a feminist theological perspective, the Semai Lino cultural house and weaving culture are a form of resistance by Lewokluok women against patriarchal cultural domination. Apart from that, the Semai Lino cultural house and weaving culture are a transformational movement towards a new civilization, namely the creation of equality between men and women.

PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI E- KATOLIK SEBAGAI SARANA PENGHAYATAN IMAN ORANG MUDA KATOLIK PAROKI ST. FRANSISKUS XAVERIUS GANDUSARI

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

This research aims to analyze the utilization of the Catholic-based application, namely e-Catholic, as a means of spiritual experience for young Catholic individuals in St. Fransiskus Xaverius Gandusari Parish. This research can provide benefits and serve as a source of information on the utilization of the e-Catholic application as a tool for spiritual experience. The data analysis technique used the qualitative research method. There are ten informants in this study, namely the Catholic Youth in St. Fransiskus Xaverius Gandusari Parish, Saint Peter and Paul Parish, Wlingi, Blitar. Informants were selected using purposive sampling techniques, in which the sampling was done by selecting those who are most knowledgeable about the utilization of the e-Catholic application. Data collection was conducted through structured interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the use of Catholic-based applications, namely the e-Catholic application as a means of deepening faith, can help foster the Catholic faith, especially among the Catholic Youth. E-Catholic application can continue to update and add new features to support the deepening of faith among the Catholic Youth.

PENGEMBANGAN KELAS BILINGUAL SEBAGAI NILAI UNGGULAN SEKOLAH KATOLIK

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating bilingual learning grades K-24 at Santa Theresia Catholic Elementary School Surabaya. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. There were 8 research informants, namely teachers of grades K-24 and principals at Santa Theresia Catholic Elementary School Surabaya. Researchers employed documentation, observation, interview, and data triangulation strategies in their data collection. The data analysis techniques used in the Miles and Huberman model are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of research through data triangulation show that: 1) Learning planning is an activity that must be designed by every teacher through work meetings, then planning learning bilingually, not forgetting parents in the involvement of learning preparation; 2) Teachers' execution of instruction is modified to align with the RPP model overall, which includes; introduction, core and closing. In the process of bilingual education, most K–24 students speak English fluently. There are obstacles in the bilingual learning process, namely internal factors and external factors; 3) Supervision is conducted to improve the quality of teachers' instruction; 4) Teachers evaluate students in the form of learning processes and learning outcomes. This includes her three domains: the cognitive domain, the psychomotor domain, and the affective domain.

MENGGALI PELUANG DAN MENYIKAPI TANTANGAN BERKATEKESE DIGITAL BAGI GENERASI ALPHA

2025-04-23T07:58:08+07:00

Generation Alpha was born in a highly connected digital era, resulting in a different educational environment than previous generations. This study examines the opportunities and challenges associated with digital catechesis in shaping the faith, hope, and love of Generation Alpha. Through a qualitative research methodology with a literature review, the author identified a gap in the results of previous studies related to Generation Alpha, namely the absence of research on the opportunities for digital catechesis for the faith education of Generation Alpha within the Catholic Church. The author analyzes the characteristics of Generation Alpha and the various opportunities and challenges that arise in digital catechesis to nurture their faith. The research findings indicate that Generation Alpha can respond positively to digital catechesis, seeing it as an opportunity to explore the teachings of faith in a complex digital landscape. However, challenges remain, such as concerns about the appropriateness of content and user safety. The role and efforts of parents, catechists, and educators in schools in instilling and educating the faith of Generation Alpha children are highly influenced by the advancement of today's digital technology. Digital catechesis is a method of faith education that utilizes digital technology to convey Christian beliefs and moral teachings, becoming increasingly important in its development and implementation to Generation Alpha. Therefore, the involvement of parents, catechists, and educators in schools is crucial to guide and support the development of the faith of Generation Alpha through digital catechesis.

MEMBENTUK KARAKTER ROHANI PESERTA DIDIK MELALUI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PASTORAL

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

Spiritual character education is a crucial aspect of holistic education for Christian students. Pastoral learning media can be an effective means of cultivating spiritual character. These media are designed to help students know God, love others, and develop their potential based on Christian values. This article aims to explain how pastoral learning media can be utilized as a tool to shape the spiritual character of Christian students. Pastoral learning media encompasses various forms such as books, videos, audio, songs, drama, and other media that suit the context and needs of students. The methodology used in this article is a literature review that examines the principles of designing, implementing, and evaluating pastoral learning media. The article also outlines practical steps in the design, implementation, and evaluation of these media. It is hoped that this article will contribute significantly to the development of spiritual character education in Christian schools and colleges. By utilizing appropriate pastoral learning media, Christian students can be prepared to become individuals of strong faith, noble character, and ready to serve the church and nation.

NILAI-NILAI SPIRITUALITAS SANTO TARSISIUS DALAM TUGAS PELAYANAN SEBAGAI MISDINAR DI PAROKI SANTO YOHANES PENGINJIL MANDALA

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

This study aims to understand the spiritual values of Saint Tarcisius and the spiritual values of altar servers in the Saint John the Evangelist Mandala Parish. Altar servers are Catholic teenagers who demonstrate high dedication in serving the Church and assisting priests during the Eucharistic Celebration without expecting any reward. The spiritual values held by the altar servers include serving with love and selflessness, humility, and being responsible for the entrusted tasks. This study employs a qualitative approach. The research location is in the Saint John the Evangelist Mandala Parish. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data collected from the field will be analyzed by reducing, displaying, and triangulating the data using both techniques and sources. The data collection technique used is snowball sampling. The informants in the study consist of 10 people: 7 altar servers, 2 altar server supervisors, and 1 parish priest. The results of the study show that altar servers embody the spiritual values of Saint Tarcisius and their own spiritual values in their service duties.

EKOPASTORAL SEBAGAI RESPONS TERHADAP MASALAH LINGKUNGAN HIDUP DI PAROKI SANTO MAXIMILIANUS KOLBE, WUKIR

2025-04-23T07:28:38+07:00

Nowadays humans are increasingly worried about the increasingly serious condition of the earth due to pollution on land, sea and air as well as massive damage to forests, valleys, mountains, rice fields and springs. It is sure that natural conditions have a very dangerous impact on human lives. That is why the ecological crisis and the social crisis are two things that cannot be separated. In the face of the ecological crisis, the Church must provide a prophetic response. Ecopastoralism is one of the Church's responses to ecological problems. This research aims to explain ecopastoralism as a response to environmental problems in the Parish of St. Maximilianus Kolbe, Wukir. The method used in this research is a qualitative method and a case study approach to pastoral programs in the environmental sector and the concrete work of Wukir Parish people in the environmental sector. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis of various reports. The results of this research show that ecopastoralism in Wukir Parish is carried out with a basic pattern that refers to the duties of the Church, namely liturgy, kerygma, koinonia, and diakonia. The tasks of the Church are always connected with ecology in order to raise awareness among the people about the important role of the natural environment and other creations for human life in the world. Ecopastoralism in the Wukir parish contributes to strengthening the environmental Christian community. This community strives to live out an ecological perspective, develop ecological spirituality as an inner spirit to care for and preserve other creations, and culminates in ecopraxis, namely concrete actions in the environmental sector.

PEMAHAMAN DAN PENGHAYATAN SPIRITUALITAS SANTA ANGELA MERICI DALAM KOMUNITAS SUSTER URSULIN DI KOTA MADIUN

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

This research is motivated by the interest of the researcher to recognize how far the Ursuline Sisters deepen and internalize the spirituality of Saint Angela Marici as a founder of the Congregation of Santa Ursula. This research aims to describe and explain the understanding and internalization of the spirituality of Santa Angela Marici in the community life of Ursuline Sisters in Madiun City.To answer the objectives of this research, the researcher interviewed 6 informants Ursuline Sisters who are members of the Ursuline Sisters Community in Madiun City. Those informants are chosen using a Purposive Sampling Technique. This research took place from March 1-31, and it was done using Quantitative Research Methodology. The results of the research conclude that all the Ursuline Sisters understand and internalize the spirituality of Saint Angela Marici in living their Holy Vocation. The sisters are living out this spirituality through double love: love for God and love for neighbors. The internalization of love for the neighbors shown among those is through the accompaniment rendered to all the students of Santa Ursula’s Girls” Dormitory. The kinds of accompaniment are expressed through the openness to the presence of all the students at the dormitory, teaching a life of appreciating others and food, accompanying studying activity, teaching a simple lifestyle, involving in decision-making, positioning themselves as responsible mother for daily life of all the students at the dormitory, getting to know each student’s personality at the dormitory, acting decisively, positioning themselves as a friend, and becoming living example to all the students at the dormitory.

ESENSI KARYA DIAKONIA GEREJA MENURUT YOHANES 6:1-15

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

This article aims to explore the essence of diaconal ministry, which constitutes a crucial dimension of church life. The attitudes and actions demonstrated by Jesus in the account of the multiplication of bread in John 6:1-15 provide insightful inspiration for how the church can embody diaconal ministry. In the sign of the multiplication of bread, Jesus not only takes the initiative to feed the multitude following Him, but also acts as a servant, distributing the bread of life to them, and at the same time, He transforms them into a new community in Him. An analysis of Jesus’ actions reveals that the church’s diaconal ministry must begin with attentiveness to people’s needs, followed by gathering, feeding (Word and Eucharist), and transforming them. To uncover the depth of this message, this study employs a synchronic analysis using actantial schemes and examines the characteristics of Jesus’ actions toward the crowd during the multiplication of bread. Through a narrative analysis of John 6:1-15, several theological insights will be drawn for a contextual approach to diaconal ministry.

PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK UNTUK GENERASI Z: STRATEGI DAN TANTANGAN DI ERA DIGITAL

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

Generation Z faces a number of challenges related to their Catholic faith amidst the dynamics of modernity and technological developments. The problem faced is the lack of active involvement in traditional religious practices. Generation Z is also faced with the challenge of understanding and identifying with their own Catholic beliefs. In the midst of advances in information and cultural plurality, generation Z is often exposed to various views and values that conflict with the teachings of the Catholic religion. The aim of this research is to provide a descriptive analysis regarding the contextual implementation of Catholic religious education in the era of various challenges faced by generation Z. The implementation of Catholic Religious Education in the era of generation Z needs to be adapted to the unique dynamics and characteristics of generation Z. The relevant approach that can be applied is integrating technology and digital media into learning. A collaborative and participatory learning approach will be more effective in reaching generation Z. Teachers can encourage open discussion and reflection on Catholic religious concepts, as well as encourage students to share their own views and experiences. Catholic religious educators need to emphasize the relevance and applicability of Catholic religious teachings in everyday life.

MEREFLEKSIKAN KEMBALI KRISTOKRASI BERDASAKAN DIALOG YESUS DENGAN PILATUS DALAM PERIKOP YOH. 18:28-19:16

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

This research focuses on exploring and reflecting the Christocratic values of Jesus' royal leadership obtained through theological reflection on the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate in John 18:28 – 19: 16. The dialogue between Jesus and Pilate is part of the story of Jesus' passion and resurrection. This one chapter of Jesus' life is very important to see the religious aspects of Jesus' leadership. Christocracy itself is a system of leadership or government based on Christ as the Head of the Church. The methodology used in this research is a qualitative methodology. This methodology is carried out with interpretive analysis and theological reflection on the text John 18: 28-19: 26. Text interpretation, critical analysis and theological reflection are also supported by an in-depth study of literature related to the topic of Christocracy, the meaning of the Kingdom of Christ and the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate. This research found that based on John 18: 28-19: 16 the character of Christ's kingly leadership or christocracy is centered on Christ himself, comes from divine religious values, aims at witnessing the truth, is willing to suffer for the truth and continues to listen to Jesus as the Lord, The Truth Itself.

GAGASAN PENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PENDIDIKAN DI ERA SEKARANG DALAM PERSPEKTIF JACOB BRONOWSKI

2025-04-22T13:41:16+07:00

This article explores the idea of improving the quality of education in the modern era by referring to Jacob Bronowski's thoughts in chapter II: The Harvest of the Seasons contained in the book The Ascent of Man. From the study of this chapter, the researcher found an interesting idea that deserves to be studied more deeply, namely about human development through discovery, creativity, and intellectual ability in The Harvest of The Seasons. This study provides a relevant perspective in the current educational context. As a conclusion from the results of the literature study supported by field studies, Bronowski's approach to human intellectual development at that time can be applied in the modern education system to face the challenges of the digital era and globalization. This study highlights three main perspective of Bronowski, namely: (1) Individual skills of learners grow and develop through an effective and efficient learning process; (2) Improving the learning process and adapting technology that continues to develop; and (3) The quality of education that can improve social welfare. These three points of thought can be used as the basis for the modern pedagogy paradigm, namely for the renewal of the curriculum and teaching methods that are more adaptive and relevant to the needs of the times. The results of this research are expected to contribute to developing an educational model that can improve the intellectual quality of students and prepare them to play an active role in the knowledge society.

MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR MATERI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK MELALUI APLIKASI CANVA

2025-04-22T13:41:17+07:00

Education in the 21st century demands that both students and educators adapt to the evolving needs of modern times. However, many teachers have struggled to incorporate technology into their teaching practices, which negatively affects students' motivation to learn. As a result, it is essential for teachers to integrate contemporary technology into the learning process. One such tool is the Canva application, which can be used effectively in education. This study aimed to explore the use of Canva as a learning medium for Catholic Religious Education (PAK) and assess its impact on enhancing the learning interest of eighth-grade students at SMPK Sanctissima Trinitas Hokeng. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, using interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection methods. The study involved 8 informants: 6 eighth-grade students, 1 PAK teacher, and the principal. The findings revealed that Canva's use as a PAK learning tool at SMPK Sanctissima Trinitas Hokeng successfully increased students' interest in learning, thanks to its engaging design, interactive features, and diverse display options.

EKLESIOLOGI KATOLIK: TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG DALAM ERA DIGITAL

2025-04-22T13:41:17+07:00

The purpose of this study is to explore the ecclesiological challenges facing the Catholic Church in the digital age and to identify opportunities that can be utilized to strengthen the Church’s mission. The background of this study is the need to understand how the Catholic Church can navigate the complexities of the digital age while remaining faithful to its teaching and tradition. This study uses a qualitative approach with theological analysis methods, including a literature review and analysis of the Church’s magisterial documents. The discussion reveals that the main challenges facing the Church include the fragmentation of communion due to virtual interactions, the reduction of sacramental experiences in the digital context, and the risks to the Church’s authority amidst the uncontrolled spread of information. The results of the study suggest that the Catholic Church needs to develop integrative and adaptive strategies that balance the use of digital technologies with the preservation of the core values of Catholic ecclesiology.

GERAKAN EKOPASTORAL DALAM SEMANGAT LAUDATO SI’ ORANG MUDA KATOLIK DI PAROKI ST. FRANSISKUS ASISI, KEUSKUPAN LABUAN BAJO

2025-04-22T13:41:17+07:00

The Church bears a responsibility to address and prevent environmental crises, particularly through the implementation of ecopastoral initiatives. At the parish level, the involvement of Catholic Youth (Orang Muda Katolik-OMK) in ecopastoral activities is of paramount importance. This study examines the ecopastoral movement involving OMK in the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi, Diocese of Labuan Bajo. The primary research question is: How is the OMK movement engaged in ecopastoral efforts in the spirit of Laudato Si' within the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi? Utilizing a qualitative research method, data was collected through interviews, observations, and the analysis of parish documents. The findings of this study are threefold: (1) OMK plays a crucial role in the implementation of ecopastoral initiatives within the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi; (2) The OMK ecopastoral activities manifest in various forms, including strengthening the ecological character of young people, ecological diakonia, ecological kerygma, and ecological liturgy; (3) The spirit of Laudato Si' and the example set by Saint Francis of Assisi are significant influencing on the OMK ecopastoral movement in the parish. In conclusion, the OMK ecopastoral initiative has emerged as a positive movement within the church and parish, promoting environmental sustainability. This research recommends that the OMK ecopastoral movement be continued, strengthened, and expanded to other parishes and regions.