Charismatic spirituality in catholic form

ZZPW as a pathway for youth catechesis and ecclesial engagement

Abstrak

This study explores the role of Zelo Zelatus Praise & Worship (ZZPW), a Catholic Charismatic initiative, as a catechetical medium for young people in the Diocese of Malang. Using a qualitative research design with theological-phenomenological and ethnographic methods, the study investigates religious experiences expressed in ZZPW and examines their alignment with Catholic doctrine and liturgical norms. Data were collected through four months of participant observation, focusing on liturgical celebrations, praise and worship sessions, and youth engagement. The findings reveal that ZZPW does not replicate Pentecostal Charismatic practices such as glossolalia or resting in the spirit but instead offers a Catholic expression of Charismatic spirituality rooted in Eucharistic reverence, meditative music, and communal prayer. Religious experience in ZZPW is not reduced to emotional enthusiasm but is deepened through reflection, sacramental awareness, and personal encounter with God. The study concludes that ZZPW provides a meaningful catechetical space where youth can integrate theological knowledge with lived faith, thus fostering ecclesial communion and personal spirituality. While limited by the scope of participant observation, this research highlights the potential of contextualized Charismatic prayer to revitalize youth engagement in the Church. Further empirical and psychological studies are recommended to strengthen pastoral accompaniment for Catholic youth in a plural and post-pandemic context.