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The article titled “The Spirituality of the Catechists in Indonesia” is a scholarly work on the theme spirituality and its importance the catechists in the context of Indonesia. The author begins the article stating the importance of catechists as evangelisers in the Church. Then, he exposes the importance of spiritual life in their lives. “The need for a spirituality proper to catechists springs from their vocation and mission”, the author asserts, quoting the Church Document. After these preliminary presentations, the author explains the meaning the term “spirituality”. Then, he explains the important characteristics of the spirituality of the catechists as the following: Christ-cantered, Eucharist-centred, Word of God-centred, authenticity of life, Marian spirituality, missionary zeal and finally situational spirituality. The author concludes his presentation with the important of the formation of the catechists which naturally involves spiritual formation.

The pre-mass catechesis is a continuation of the apostolic tradition practiced by the Apostles. Pre-mass catechesis today has a wider understanding than ever before. This is not limited to brief teachings about the Catholic faith but also seeks to prepare Catholics spiritually, intellectually, and personally so that Catholics can attend mass more meaningfully and actively participate. The author uses data collection techniques in the form of observation and interviews. Some of the important roles of pre-mass cateteche are preparing people, deepening understanding of faith, building a strong and effective Christian community. In carrying out pre-mass catechesis does not take a long time, usually 5 to 10 minutes. Pre-Mass catechesis is a form of religious teaching that aims to prepare Catholics spiritually so that they can celebrate the Eucharist with deep understanding, active involvement, and passion. Pre-Mass catechesis is not only the delivery of information, but also the formation of the hearts of Catholics to receive Jesus Christ in the celebration of the Eucharist.

Catholic Young People (OMK) have a crucial role in the Church's mission and are the hope for the future of the Church and society. They are considered the backbone of the Church, tasked with guiding the people and participating in various ecclesiastical tasks and services. The age range for OMK is between 16 and 35 years and requires direction from the Church to fulfill its role as the next generation well. OMK can channel enthusiasm through spiritual activities such as prayer, Eucharist celebrations, and a deep understanding of the faith. In addition, liturgy has an important role in strengthening the relationship with God, while preaching is the main task of the Church to spread Christ's teachings throughout the world. OMK St. Christopher is actively involved in liturgy and preaching, to form the character of young people in the aspects of self-confidence, cooperation, and positive values. This research aims to understand how OMK is involved in spiritual life and why many students from outside the community join OMK Kristoforus. This emphasizes that the responsibility for the cadre formation of the younger generation and the culture of liturgical music is not only the task of the Church but also the collective responsibility of all church members in safeguarding and enriching future generations.    

This research examines the application of cultural values towards the participation of the congregation in the Eucharistic celebration at the Parish of Santa Maria Immaculata Wayun Palu-Rejo, located in the district of South Barito, Central Kalimantan. The parish exemplifies unity and tolerance among the faithful from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds who participate in the Eucharistic celebration and other pastoral activities. A qualitative research method was employed, gathering data through interviews with 8 members of the congregation and 3 parish officials. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's analysis method. The results of the study indicate that the congregation of the Parish of Santa Maria Immaculata Wayun Palu-Rejo has applied cultural values in their participation during the Eucharistic celebrations. The use of language, music, dance, and traditional attire is evident in the Inculturation Mass and other Eucharistic celebrations. The spirit of mutual cooperation, empathy, and care for fellow believers also influences the congregation's participation in the Eucharistic celebration. Pastoral efforts and catechesis conducted by the priests and parish officials play a vital role in encouraging the congregation to appreciate and apply cultural values in church activities. The priests convey messages and advice on the importance of cultural values during sermons and socialization. The Inculturation Mass serves as one of the initiatives to incorporate cultural values into the Eucharistic celebration. In conclusion, the application of cultural values significantly affects the participation of the congregation in the Eucharistic celebration at the Parish of Santa Maria Immaculata Wayun Palu-Rejo. Pastoral efforts and catechesis by the priests and church officials help raise awareness among the congregation regarding the significance of culture in religious life. Culture and congregation participation in the Eucharistic celebration are interconnected and require cooperation between church officials and the congregation. A suggestion for further research is to gain a deeper understanding and analyze the impact of cultural values on the participation of the congregation in other aspects of church life. Additionally, involving other ethnic groups in the study would provide a more comprehensive overview of the cultural diversity in this parish.

The corona virus outbreak in almost all countries, this deadly infectious disease is a new problem for all mankind in the world. Christians normally perform the Sunday Eucharist in the church, now having to perform the Eucharist online at home. The issue that arises is how the Eucharist is performed online in the widojo ward of saint Joseph building, how the consciousness of the people in following the Eucharist online in the family, to what extent the Eucharist is online in the family's faith. The purpose of this study is to know the extent of the Eucharist's influence online in the lives of the family's faith, the extent of people's awareness in keeping with Eucharist celebrations online, and the positive effects of Eucharist celebrations online in the lives of the united faith. By using a descriptive quantitative approach. Data collection using an angket, and an interview, results from the Eucharist ward in the widojo church of saint Joseph geddon associated with a streamline celebration of the Eucharist online, gives 73% of the human awareness of following Eucharist online, to what extent the Eucharist online in the faith results in 78%.

The corona virus outbreak in almost all countries, this deadly infectious disease is a new problem for all mankind in the world. Christians normally perform the Sunday Eucharist in the church, now having to perform the Eucharist online at home. The issue that arises is how the Eucharist is performed online in the widojo ward of saint Joseph building, how the consciousness of the people in following the Eucharist online in the family, to what extent the Eucharist is online in the family's faith. The purpose of this study is to know the extent of the Eucharist's influence online in the lives of the family's faith, the extent of people's awareness in keeping with Eucharist celebrations online, and the positive effects of Eucharist celebrations online in the lives of the united faith. By using a descriptive quantitative approach. Data collection using an angket, and an interview, results from the Eucharist ward in the widojo church of saint Joseph geddon associated with a streamline celebration of the Eucharist online, gives 73% of the human awareness of following Eucharist online, to what extent the Eucharist online in the faith results in 78%.

The role of parent at st. Benedictus gulf of Siak Estate is less serious than entertaining the Catholic faith in paiding. preparing children for the first communion. Often children who should be able to receive communion are, in fact, unable to accept it because parents are busy with their work or the child himself is not asking the parents to take the first communion preparation. Research aims to review the practical roles of parents with children, to know inhibitors and supportive factors and to know the steps to improving parenting. Research of qualitative methods with this descriptive approach scores the data trianulation. With the respondent's parents of the first communion candidate. Data collection techniques using interviews, and documentation, and observations. Research indicates that parents perform a child's side by taking part in the first communion study, inviting children to the celebration of the Eucharist and teaching reverence before and after receiving holy communion, and actively inviting children to join spiritual activities in the church, both in the ward and at home. The barriers that parents experience are sometimes forgetting to remind children follow communion study and the difficulty of teaching children to manage time between play and learning. Supporting factors of parents have teachers and catechism and the first communion handbook and facilitate transportation. Parish priest and caretaker of gere

The role of parent at st. Benedictus gulf of Siak Estate is less serious than entertaining the Catholic faith in paiding. preparing children for the first communion. Often children who should be able to receive communion are, in fact, unable to accept it because parents are busy with their work or the child himself is not asking the parents to take the first communion preparation. Research aims to review the practical roles of parents with children, to know inhibitors and supportive factors and to know the steps to improving parenting. Research of qualitative methods with this descriptive approach scores the data trianulation. With the respondent's parents of the first communion candidate. Data collection techniques using interviews, and documentation, and observations. Research indicates that parents perform a child's side by taking part in the first communion study, inviting children to the celebration of the Eucharist and teaching reverence before and after receiving holy communion, and actively inviting children to join spiritual activities in the church, both in the ward and at home. The barriers that parents experience are sometimes forgetting to remind children follow communion study and the difficulty of teaching children to manage time between play and learning. Supporting factors of parents have teachers and catechism and the first communion handbook and facilitate transportation. Parish priest and caretaker of gere

This study aims to determine the liturgical activities of OMK in Sebabi Community of St. Joan Don Bosco Parish of Sampit. The intended liturgical activity is the participation of OMK in taking part in liturgical tasks, such as participating in the celebration of the Eucharist, worship of the word without a priest, singing practice (choir), as lector I or II in the Eucharistic celebration , as psalmist and so on. This study used qualitative research methods. The source of data in this study was OMK in the Sebabi Community of St. Joan Don Bosco Parish of Sampit.   Data   collection   techniques   used   in   this   research   are   interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The place of research is in the Sebabi community of St. Joan Don Bosco Parish of Sampit. The informants in this study were ten of them who were grouped into three, namely a Priest as a mentor of OMKs, community leader and OMK. The research steps include determining the theme, informant profiles, interview with informants, reflection, implications, synthesis and prospects.

This study aims to determine the people‟s understanding of the Eucharist, the involvement of the people in the celebration of the Eucharist and to incerease the people‟s understanding of the Eucharist through catechesis at the Santa Maria Assupta Rungun Parish Ave Maria Tanjung Station. Through catechesis, people are expected to understand the Eucharist as the source and peak of Christian life. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Data obtained by using interviews and documentation. The research was conducted in May at the Santa Maria Asumta Rungun station. There were 10 informants in this study consisting of 1 parish priest, head  of the congregation and 8 people. The data analysis technique uses Miles and Huberman which consists of 3 stages, namely reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions.

This research was conducted to find out the understanding of the Meratus Dayak Catholics in the Parish of Ave Maria Tanjung on the Relevance of the Rite of Aruh for the Eucharistic Ceremony in the Catholic Church at Ave Maria Tanjung Parish. Through this study, it is hoped that Meratus Dayak people preserve the local culture that has been handed down and purify it based on Catholic Church teachings and deepen their faith with cultural adjustment in the thanksgiving of the Catholic Church. The method used in this research is qualitative method using phenomenology approach. Data obtained by interview, observation and documentation. The research steps include, conversation with informant, informant profile, theme determination, implication, synthesis, prospect or possibility that will happen.

Tidak  dapat  disangkal  bahwa  Didache  yang  dikenal  sebagai  “ajaran Tuhan  kita  Yesus  Kristus  melalui  tradisi  para  rasul”  menunjukkan kesaksian otentik Gereja universal sejak pertengahan abad pertama hingga saat ini. Kendati, dijumpai pelbagai macam pertanyaan berkaitan dengan ajaran iman dan moral Kristiani, sesungguhnya Didache menunjukkan intisari iman Kristiani yang bersumber dari misteri Yesus Kristus dan Tradisi Apostolik. Itulah sebabnya, betapa pentingnya memahami perkembangan  ajaran  iman  Kristiani  dalam  Tradisi  Gereja  perdana hingga saat ini. Refleksi iman Kristiani menunjukkan bahwa tak ada berubah dalam iman Kristiani, hanya cara kita mengungkapkannya yang berkembang sesuai dengan perkembangan zaman. Penghayatan liturgi Gereja,  terutama  Sakramen  Inisiasi  sejak  era  Didache  hingga  saat ini tetap, konsisten, dan dinamis, namun Tradisi mencatat adanya perkembangan yang signifikan dan kekayaan ritus liturgi Gereja sepanjang zaman.

Kerupuk gendar atau karak dibuat dari campuran beras (Oryza sativa Linn) dan bleng padat. Bleng padat merupakan bahan tambahan pangan yang dilarang digunakan oleh Departemen Kesehatan karena mengandung boraks. Pemerintah menganjurkan STPP (Sodium Tripolyphosphate) sebagai bahan tambahan pangan yang aman untuk digunakan. Untuk menambah nilai gizi dari karak maka digunakan jenis beras yang lain seperti beras merah dan beras hitam. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), menggunakan dua faktor pembanding, yaitu konsentrasi penambahan STPP (0; 0,15; 0,30; dan 0,45%) dan variasi jenis beras (beras putih, beras merah, dan beras hitam). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karak yang terbaik adalah pada kombinasi perlakuan konsentrasi STPP 0,15% dengan jenis beras putih. Hasil karak yang terbaik mengandung kadar air 12,81%; kadar abu 3,36%; kadar pati 71,63%; kadar amilosa 20,03%; volume pengembangan 68,01%; warna disukai panelis (3,06); rasa berbeda dengan karak kontrol (3,06); sangat renyah (3,86); dan disukai panelis (3,13).Kata kunci: Beras putih, beras merah, beras hitam, karak, STPP