The Construction of Pastoral Spirituality Model for Catechists in Digital Era

Authors

  • Wiwin Wiwin STP IPI Malang
  • Denny Firmanto STFT Widya Sasana Malang, Indonesia, Jl. Rajabasa 2, Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52110/jppak.v1i2.31

Keywords:

Spirituality Model, Catechist, Digital Era

Abstract

This article aims to build a model of pastoral spirituality that is suitable for catechists in today's digital era. This is important, so that the catechist has a spirit or spirit that is in accordance with his time. In addition, catechists are those who are involved in the work of preaching and accompanying the people. For preaching and pastoral work to be effective, they need a new way of presenting themselves. In an effort to form a model of pastoral spirituality, the author conducted a qualitative research using the documentation method. Data were collected by finding and reading documents and writings that were related to the theme. Then, came the process of analyzing and interpreting the data collected. The result was that the digital age brought within itself both opportunities and challenges for catechists. These challenges demand appropriate models of pastoral spirituality. There are two models of spirituality suitable for the digital era, namely incarnatory pastoral spirituality, and temperance. These two models of spirituality are important, so that God, who is the core of the catechist's preaching, can be understood more by the people. Moreover, thanks to the incarnatory spirit and sophistication, catechists can influence people to have more faith in God.

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Submitted

2021-08-08

Accepted

2021-09-05

Published

2021-09-15

How to Cite

Wiwin, W., & Denny Firmanto, A. (2021). The Construction of Pastoral Spirituality Model for Catechists in Digital Era. Research Journal of Catholic Religion Education, 1(2), 125-137. https://doi.org/10.52110/jppak.v1i2.31