Exploring holistic catechesis for Catholic teens
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family, pastoral work, transformative communityAbstract
This research aims to discuss how to conduct effective catechesis for teenagers to maintain their Catholic faith amidst the currents of the modern world. The focus of this research is on the cases of several Catholic teenagers converting to Protestant denominations, which have occurred in the St. Gabriel Parish in Nunukan, Northern Kalimantan. This research utilizes a qualitative methodology. The author collects data through interviews and distributing questionnaires. The author will interview several teenagers who have abandoned the Catholic faith and converted to other churches. Based on the research, the author found that Catholic teenagers in Nunukan face various challenging faith issues. Those who are in a period of self-discovery must contend with the general environment and the times that offer various forms of worldly temptations. Some of the faith challenges they face include the influence of social media, free association, juvenile delinquency, early marriage, drugs, and conversion to another religion. One serious problem faced by the Church, especially for Catholic teenagers in Nunukan, is the proliferation and growth of Protestant denominations. As a result, many Catholic teenagers in Nunukan convert to other religions for various reasons and backgrounds. Here, the Church is required to adopt effective catechetical methods for teenagers so that they can maintain and remain faithful to their faith. One model of good catechesis is holistic mentoring.
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