Sapa: Jurnal Kateketik dan Pastoral

Analisis Dampak Media Sosial terhadap Proses Pembinaan Hidup Rohani Mahasiswa Generasi Z

2025-11-26T10:40:53+07:00

This study explores how social media affects the spiritual formation of Generation Z students in a major seminary. Generation Z has grown up entirely in an internet-saturated world where social media is central to daily life. For Catholic institutions seeking to nurture students’ spiritual growth, it is vital to understand how these platforms shape - and sometimes hinder - this process, as well as how students themselves perceive their influence. Data were collected through an online survey emailed to undergraduates, with 119 students completing the questionnaire, and through follow-up interviews with eleven participants. Quantitative data were analysed using linear regression to examine the relationship between social media use and spiritual well-being. The survey and interviews investigated students’ participation in spiritual practices - such as the Eucharist, personal prayer, and other devotions. Results show that social media has markedly reshaped the process of spiritual formation. Many students reported that frequent engagement with social media reduced their ability to be fully present in key spiritual disciplines, particularly during the Eucharist, in times of silent reflection, and in personal prayer.

Kasih Allah Dalam Pergumulan Iman Para Leluhur Israel: Kajian Biblis dan Makna Teologis-Spiritual Bagi Umat Kontemporer

2025-12-01T08:25:32+07:00

This study explores the faith journeys of Israelite ancestors: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, Leah, Rachel, and Joseph, as exemplifications of God’s active, faithful, and transformative love. Employing a qualitative-theological methodology grounded in library research, the study analyzes patterns of divine love manifested through calling, promise, testing, providence, and fulfillment within the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs. Findings indicate that Abraham and Sarah model courage and trust amid uncertainty; Isaac safeguards the generational continuity of God’s promise; Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel highlight the proactive role of women in the divine plan; Jacob experiences faith transformation through personal and familial struggles; and Joseph illustrates God’s providential care in adversity, resulting in blessing. The study affirms that God’s love operates even within human fragility and conflict, inviting active engagement in divine purposes, and contributes to Old Testament theology while offering insights for contemporary spiritual reflection on dynamic and transformative faith.

Model Formasio Karakter Katekis Berbasis Pastoral Dasar

2025-11-21T13:53:25+07:00

This study explores in depth the character formation model for catechists based on Basic Pastoral principles at Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral – IPI Malang using a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through observations of daily spiritual practices, in-depth interviews with lecturers, mentors, and students, as well as document analysis of the curriculum and formation guidelines. The findings indicate that the formation process is not merely theoretical but is realized through the integration of the five pillars of Basic Pastoral—daily meditation, Scripture reading, liturgical prayer, self-formation, and community interview—into the academic, spiritual, and social life of the students. Mentors play a vital role as facilitators of faith and character growth, guiding students to internalize values such as honesty, humility, empathy, discipline, and readiness for mission. The model demonstrates significant positive impact on students’ reflective capacity, spiritual maturity, and pastoral identity. This research offers a meaningful contribution to the development of spirituality-based character education within Catholic higher education in Indonesia and provides insights applicable to broader contexts that aim to cultivate holistic and contextual catechist formation

Pembinaan Spiritualitas ALMA Puteri dan Pendampingan Bagi Pengasuh Untuk Pelayanan Kepada Anak-Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus Di Bhakti Luhur Malang

2025-11-17T08:33:22+07:00

Modern life brings significant implications for human morality, spirituality, and identity, including within the context of serving children with special needs. At the Bhakti Luhur Foundation, spiritual formation plays an essential role in helping caregivers recognize that their service is an act of devotion to Jesus, who is present in the poor and suffering children they accompany. However, various challenges arise, such as incidents of violence, low commitment, and ineffective use of time due to distractions from social media. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the ALMA Puteri spiritual formation and caregiver accompaniment in carrying out this service. Using a descriptive qualitative method through interviews, observations, and documentation, the study found that spiritual formation has been provided from the beginning, yet its impact is not fully optimal. Service becomes more meaningful when caregivers understand that their work is directed toward Christ and is lived out in community life through shared meals, communal prayer, and regular conversations. The main obstacle lies in caregivers’ initial motivation, which is often oriented toward obtaining education and certificates. Therefore, more intensive and consistent spiritual formation is needed to enhance caregiving quality and deepen commitment to service.

Kasih Persaudaraan sebagai Relasionalitas Masyarakat yang mengenal Allah: Suatu Teologi Bermasyarakat berdasarkan 1 Yoh 4:7-21

2025-11-21T11:32:28+07:00

One of the dangers to watch out for in midst of the vibrant religious life is the tendency to limit the significance of religion to spiritual life alone and ignore its significance for public life. This study aims to articulate the inspiration that Christian faith can provide for social life. With this inspiration, Christians can avoid the tendency to domesticate God in the private sphere. To achieve this goal, this research uses a qualitative method by conducting a critical reading of related literature. The results of the critical reading are elaborated by following the procedure of contextual theology proposed by Stephen B. Bevans, namely the dialectic between context and Scripture (and Tradition). Through this elaboration, it was found that the nature of society is relation and being in a society means relating. The relationality of a society that knows God is brotherly love that founded on the relationality of Trinitarian God. The essence of the love relationality of the Trinity is the perichoretic relationship of "I" and "you" which forms “us” in the Trinity.