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The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) phenomenon that is increasingly prevalent in the digital age has a significant impact on the mental health of adolescents, including among Christian teenagers. FoMO is characterized by feelings of anxiety due to fear of being left behind from other people's activities or achievements, often triggered by social media. This study aims to identify proactive efforts that Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers can make in overcoming the negative influence of FoMO on adolescent mental health. The method used is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach, through in-depth interviews and observations of PAK teachers and adolescents in a Christian education environment. This study also used a literature review to strengthen the understanding of the role of PAK teachers in the spiritual and social context. The results show that PAK teachers have a crucial role in guiding adolescents to understand their spiritual identity, teaching the wise use of technology, and creating a learning environment that supports mental health. PAK teachers can also be role models who motivate adolescents to focus on a personal relationship with God and not get caught up in social comparisons. With these efforts, it is hoped that adolescents can overcome FoMO pressure and develop better mental health.

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the Influence of the Recitation Method by PAK Teachers on the Learning Activity of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year, with the hypothesis that there is a positive and significant influence of the recitation method by PAK teachers on the learning activity of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. With a population of all class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga who are Protestant Christians totaling 121 people with a sample of 37 people, this study uses a descriptive method with a random sampling technique. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 40 items compiled by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire trial was conducted on 30 students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year using 46 questionnaire questions and after being tested, the results of the validity of the questionnaire trial were found to be rcount = -0.352 - 0.609 (there were 6 question items that had a validity of less than rtable 0.361 so that invalid questionnaires were discarded. Thus, the valid questionnaires amounted to 40 questions. And the reliability of the questionnaire trial which was at a value of 0.899 had been tested for validity and reliability. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a positive and significant influence between the Recitation Method by PAK Teachers on the Learning Activity of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. With the relationship test, it was obtained that rcount> rtable, namely 0.706> 0.325, with a significant relationship test of tcount> ttable, namely 8.319>2.021, with a linear regression test Y ̂ = α+bx = 23.39+0.355X. This equation shows that in a constant state of 26.98, for every addition of variable X (recitation method) by one unit, there will be an increase in variable Y (student learning activity) by 0.355 from (variable X), coefficient of determination 49.84%. This means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. The significant effect test with Fcount>Ftable (34.735>4.08) means that there is a positive and significant effect between the recitation method by PAK teachers on the learning activity of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Academic Year. This study suggests that teachers always increase the use of the recitation method in the teaching and learning process, so that class VIII students of SMP Negeri 4 Sibolg are more active in participating in class learning.

The role of Christian religious education teachers is crucial in guiding teenagers to use gadgets wisely and in line with Christian teachings. Uncontrollable use of gadgets can lead to addiction, which in turn can damage the understanding of Christian values and moral behavior of adolescents. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Preventing Gadget Addiction in Teenagers. The results of this study show that (1) Christian Religious Education teachers have a very important role in helping adolescents understand and overcome the problem of gadget addiction through moral and spiritual education based on biblical values. (2) Christian Religious Education teachers need to collaborate with parents in preventing and overcoming gadget addiction in adolescents (3) Christian Religious Education teachers, play a role in guiding adolescents in dealing with the use of gadgets wisely, as well as highlighting strategies that can be used to achieve this goal including effective communication. Thus, Christian Religious Education Teachers as a foundation in overcoming and building awareness of adolescents so that adolescents are not affected in the excessive use of gadgets. 

The learning model really determines the success of learning, including students' active learning. This Research Aims To Determine The Effect of The Make A Match Type Cooperative Learning Model by PAK Teachers On The Active Learning of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sipoholon for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The method used in this research is a quantitative method, a type of pre-experimental approach with the design form "One Group Pretest-Posttest Design". The population was all 120 students of class VIII of SMP Negeri 2 Sipoholon who were Christians and a sample of 30 people was determined, namely class VIII 3 using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used the paired sample t-test. After conducting a pretest and posttest on the sample, the results of data analysis showed that the tcount > ttable value was 24.814 > 1.699. So H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected. Based on the results of this research, it is known that by using the make a match type cooperative learning model, student learning activity can increase, this can be seen from the average score of 72.567 to 88.833 with a difference of 16.267. Thus, it can be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is a positive and significant influence of the make a match type cooperative learning model by PAK teachers on the learning activity of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sipoholon for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Based on the learning process which is often monotonous and boring in classrooms between teachers and students, this research seeks to understand and implement the concept of Active, Innovative, Creative, Effective and Fun learning and Catholic Religious Education Learning Activities, as well as offering it to students. PAK teachers to carry out reforms in PAK learning strategies and methods. The method used in this research is a literature study approach or qualitative method. The results of this research are: there are still many PAK teachers who teach using conventional learning methods, the PAIKEM learning strategy is one strategy that can make the classroom atmosphere better in learning and can improve the quality of PAK learning, every PAK teacher is needed to learn various PAK learning models, strategies and techniques to improve the quality of learning and a new understanding that students are the center of learning activities in PAK.

The aim of this research is to find out how big the influence of PAK Teacher Guidance and Characteristics is on the learning discipline of class V students at SD Negeri 048232 Karo Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research method used is a quantitative method. The population is all class V students of SD Negeri 048232 Karo Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling 39 people and this research is population research. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 30 items, namely 17 items for variable Karo Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year, proven through: 1) Test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy = 0.665 > rtable (-0.05.39) = 0.316. b) The significant relationship test obtained a t0 value of 5.413 ttable (0-0.05, den-2-37) 2.021. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained regression equation Y = 17.881 + 0.219X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r²) = 44.2%. 3) Hypothesis testing using the F test obtained F0 > Ftable (0-0.05, in the numerator k30, dk in the denominator-2-39-2-37) namely 29.30 1.51. Thus Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected.  

This research aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of Ice Breaking on the Learning Activeness of Christian Religious Education (PAK) of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon for the 2023/2024 Academic Year." The hypothesis of this research is that there is a positive and significant influence of Ice Breaking on the learning activeness of class VIII PAK students at SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon, North Tapanuli district for the 2023/2024 academic year. This research is correlational research that uses inferential quantitative methods. The population is all class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon who are Protestant Christians, totaling 190 people. Sample Based on Random Sampling of Class VIII Students of Sipoholon State Middle School, 15% of 190 students were taken, namely 30 people. The instrument for this research is a closed questionnaire with 34 items. The questionnaire trial was carried out on 29 students outside the research respondents. "The results of the analysis of the values rcount=0.745>rtabel=0.361 and tcount=5.909>2.048 show that there is an influence between Ice Breaking on the Learning Activeness of Christian Religious Education (PAK) of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon in the 2023/2024 Academic Year." Hypothesis testing obtained Fcount=5.994>Ftable=2.16. This research concludes that there is a positive and significant influence between Ice Breaking on the Learning Activeness of Christian Religious Education (PAK) of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 1 Sipoholon for the 2023/2024 Academic Year" amounting to 55.5%, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. In connection with the results of this research, the author provides input for PAK teachers to increase the use of Ice Breaking with students so that student activity increases.    

This research aims to determine the influence of PAK teachers' pedagogical competence on the learning discipline of class "Senior High School 1 Tanjung Pura, Academic Year 2023/2024." The research method is quantitative descriptive inferential. The population is all class Random sampling (random sampling) was 30% of the total population, namely 35 people. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. From the results of data analysis, it was obtained: a) The value rcount=0.579>rtabel=0.334 and tcount=4.079>ttable=2.042 shows that there is a positive and significant relationship between the pedagogical competence of PAK teachers and the learning discipline of class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Pura for the 2023 Academic Year /2024. b) Regression equation. c) From the determination test it is known that the magnitude of the effect is 33.52%. d) Hypothesis testing obtained Fcount=16.49>Ftable=3.32 so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The research concluded that there was a positive and significant influence between the pedagogical competence of PAK teachers on the learning discipline of class X students at SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Pura for the 2023/2024 academic year.    

The purpose of this research is to 1) find out whether there is a relationship between the Spirituality of PAK Teachers and the Christian Character Formation of Teb State Middle School Students, 2) find out whether there is a relationship between Bible Study and the Christian Character Formation of Tebo State Middle School Students, 3) to find out whether there is a relationship between the Spirituality of PAK Teachers and Bible Study on the Formation of the Christian Character of Shiva SMP N Tebo. The research hypothesis is: "There is a significant relationship between PAK Teacher Spirituality and Bible Study on the Formation of Christian Character of N Tebo Middle School Students." The population is students of class VIII and IX of SMP N 3 Tebo, SMP N 30 Tebo, SMP N 31 Tebo totaling 290 people who are Christians. The research sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique, namely 36 students from class VIII and IX of SMP N Tebo as an experimental class using Religious Education and Bible Study Teacher Spirituality and 36 students from class XI MIPA 3 as a control class using normal treatment (conventional class). The instrument used in this research was a 50-item questionnaire. Research data for the questionnaire was analyzed using the average difference test formula (N-Gain Score). It was found that the average value for the experimental class was 82.4369 in the effective category. And the average value for the control class is 22.9433, which is in the ineffective category. Then carrying out an independent test using the t test obtained a value of t = 20.376> t table (α = 0.05; df = 70) = 2,000. Thus, it can be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is a relationship between the Spirituality of Religious Education Teachers and Bible Study on the Formation of Christian Character in N Tebo Middle School Students, and H0 is rejected.    

The aim of this research is to determine the positive and significant influence of the Personality Competencies of Religious Education Teachers on the Learning Motivation of Class The research method used is a quantitative method. The population is all Class Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 57 items, namely 35 items for variable Academic Year 2023/2024, proven through the following data analysis: 1) Test analysis requirements:

This study aims to determine whether there is a positive and significant effect of giving reinforcement on student learning motivation at SMP Negeri 3 Pangaribuan in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. This study uses a quantitative approach with a population of all VIII graders at SMP Negeri 3 Pangaribuan totaling 110 people with a sample of 44 people. Data were collected with a questionnaire of 35 items compiled by the author based on variable indicators according to theory. The questionnaire test was conducted on 30 students in the same place, namely SMP Negeri 3 Pangaribuan, the questionnaire of variable x was tested and it was found that all items were valid. With the validity test rcount (0.40 - 0.69) > rtable (0.05,30) = 0.361 and the reliability of the questionnaire test which is at a value of 0.883190. The results of the validity of the questionnaire test of variable y with the validity test rcount (0.38 - 0.78) > rtable (0.05,30) = 0.361 and the reliability of the questionnaire test which is at a value of 0.8558508. 

The study aims to determine the positive and significant effect of the Contextual Teaching and Learning learning model on the motivation to learn PAK and Budi Pekerti of class XI SMA Negeri 2 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant influence between the Contextual Teaching and Learning learning model on the motivation to learn PAK and Budi Pekerti of class XI SMA Negeri 2 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. Descriptive and inferential quantitative research methods. The population of all grade XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians totaling 106 people. Random sampling is 32% of the total population, namely 34 people. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of the analysis requirements obtained the value of rxy= 0.573> rtable = 0.339 andtcount=3.955> ttable = 2.042 indicate a positive and significant relationship between the Contextual Teaching and Learning learning model with PAK and Budi Pekerti learning motivation of class XI students of SMA Negeri 2 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The results of regression analysis obtained: a) regression equation. b) Determination test obtained the amount of influence, namely (r2) x100% = 32.83%. c) Hypothesis testing obtained Fhitung= 15.624> Ftabel= 3.32 then H0 is rejected andHa is accepted. The study concluded that the Contextual Teaching and Learning learning model applied by PAK teachers seriously in the teaching and learning process can increase the motivation to learn PAK and Budi Pekerti of class XI SMA Negeri 2 Sibolga in the 2023/2024 Learning Year.

This study aims to determine the effect of PAK teacher's professional competence on the learning outcomes of VIII grade students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The research hypothesis is that there is an influence of PAK teacher's professional competence on the learning outcomes of VIII grade students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The study population was all VIII grade students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu as many as 44 people, because the subjects in this study were less than 100 so this study was a population study. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 20 items prepared by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire test was conducted on 32 class VIII students at Pakpak Kirana GKPPD Foundation SMPTK using 20 questionnaire items and after being tested the results of the validity of the questionnaire test were known to the value of rcount> table = 0.395-0.715> 0.349 there are 20 questionnaire items that can be used as research instruments. And the reliability of the questionnaire test which is at a value of 0.877. has been tested for validity and reliability. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the influence of the professional competence of PAK teachers on the learning outcomes of students in class VIII of SMP N 1 STTU Julu Learning Year 2023/2024. With the relationship test obtained rcount> rtable, namely 0.329>0.297, with a significant relationship test tcount> ttable, namely 2.391>2.021 the coefficient of determination is 10.82%. This means that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This study suggests that teachers should always improve their professional competence as a PAK Teacher, so that the learning outcomes of Class VIII students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu Learning Year 2023/2024 will be better.

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the influence of the personality competence of PAK teachers on the character of students in class XI of cosmetology of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti, Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 learning year, with the hypothesis that there is a positive and significant influence of the influence of the personality competence of PAK teachers on the character of students in class XI of cosmetology of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti, Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. With a population of all students in class XI of Fashion Management of SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti who are Protestant Christians totaling 90 people with a sample of 60 people so that this study uses descriptive methods with cluster sampling techniques. Data were collected with a 54-item closed questionnaire prepared by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire test was conducted on 30 respondents of Class XI of Fashion Management 1 SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year using 54 questionnaire items and after being tested the results of the validity of the questionnaire test were known to be the value of rcount> rtable = 0.142-0.604 (there are 8 items of question items that have a validity of less than rtable 0.361 so that invalid questionnaires are discarded). Thus the valid questionnaire amounted to 46 question items. And the reliability of the questionnaire test which is at a value of 0.607. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive influence and significant between the Personality Competence of PAK Teachers on the Character of Students in Class XI of Fashion Management at SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti, Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. With the relationship test obtained rcount> rtable, namely 0.343>0.254, with a significant relationship test tcount> ttable, namely 3.654>2.000, with a linear regression test = α + bx = 26.98 + 0.248X. This equation shows that in a constant state of 26.98, for each addition of variable X (Teacher Personality Competence) by one unit, there will be an addition to variable Y (Student Character) of 0.248 from (variable X), the coefficient of determination is 11.76%. This means that Ho is rejected and Ha, accepted. Significant test of influence with Fcount>Ftabel (7.752>4.00) means that there is a positive and significant influence between the Personality Competence of PAK Teachers on the Character of Students in Class XI of Fashion Management at SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti, Toba Regency for the 2023/2024 Learning Year. This study suggests that teachers should always improve their Personality Competence as a PAK Teacher, so that the Character of Students in Class XI of Fashion Management at SMK Negeri 1 Laguboti, Toba Regency in the 2023/2024 Learning Year will be better.

Learning effectiveness is the activeness and suitability in carrying outlearning for students and teachers as creators of this effectiveness in the learningprocess. There are many problems faced by teaching staff in delivering effectivelearning to their child participants. First, you must determine effective teachingtechniques to be taught and you must understand how to evaluate Christian religiouseducation. This certainly introduces the teacher's approach to evaluating and studentlearning outcomes.

PAK teachers as individuals play an important role in improving student learning achievement. To improve learning achievement, PAK teachers must also play an active role in schools, in educating, teaching, directing and arousing students' enthusiasm for learning. Then PAK teachers should find out what causes students to be less interested in learning, thereby causing a decline in students' learning achievement. Lack of awareness of students' learning in learning: namely the lack of special attention from PAK teachers, the students' environment at school, and the students' environmental habits, so that students are still at school. The aim of writing this scientific work is to determine the role of PAK teachers in improving student learning achievement at SMP Negeri 3 Sompak. The research methodology used is qualitative, literature study, observation and interviews. Students need to improve their learning achievements, so they can get good results. To get good results in learning, the attention of PAK teachers is needed in encouraging students to study actively.

Sex education is very important to give to students because teenagers are vulnerable to misinformation about sexuality. Students when they are teenagers definitely experience many changes and developments, both physically and biologically, therefore guidance is really needed to help them deal with various changes so that they do not experience fear and anxiety about these changes. PAK teachers have duties and responsibilities in educating, motivating, leading and evangelizing students so that they have good moral personalities. This research aims to find out how important it is for PAK teachers to provide sex education to students. Because sex education is given to students to recognize various risky sexual behaviors so that they can be avoided. Apart from that, sex education can also strengthen the personality development of students' lives. The research methodology used in this research is a qualitative methodology with an observation and interview approach. The results of the research theory found by the author are that students need appropriate information about their sex life so that they do not fall into things that are sinful, so that students can become successful people and have a good future. Conclusion: It is very important to provide sex education to students in order to equip students not to carry out any actions that are not in accordance with religious teachings and applicable norms.

The aim of this research is to determine the magnitude of the influence of the personality competence of Christian Religious Education teachers on the behavior of class VII students at SMP Negeri 3 Tapian Nauli for the 2022/2023 academic year. The method used in this research is a quantitative research method. The population is all students in class VII of SMP Negeri 3 Tapian Nauli for the 2022/2023 academic year who are Christians, totaling 35 people. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 55 items, namely 35 items for variable 2022/2023: 1) Test analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy = 0.578 > rtable(a=0.05,n=35) = 0.334. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained tcount= 4.071 > ttable(a=0.05,dk=n-2=33)= 2.042. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained the regression equation Y ̂="25.25"+0.37X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 33.4%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(a=0.05, dk numerator k=22, dk denominator=n-2=35-2=33) namely 16.54 > 1.62. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

The research aims to determine the positive influence of PAK teachers as communicators on the Christian moral development of students in class XI of the Soposurung Balige Foundation Vocational School for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive influence between PAK teachers as communicators on the Christian moral development of students in class. Quantitative research methods. The population of all class XI students at Soposurung Foundation Vocational School for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians is 57 people. This research is population research. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: 1) regression equation. 2) The determination test revealed that the influence was 41.34%. 3) Testing the hypothesis obtained tcount=6.168>ttable=2.000, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, namely that there is a positive influence between PAK teachers as communicators on the Christian moral development of class XI students at Soposurung Foundation Vocational School for the 2023/2024 academic year.

The research aims to determine the positive influence of PAK teachers as communicators on the Christian moral development of students in class XI of the Soposurung Balige Foundation Vocational School for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research hypothesis is that there is a positive influence between PAK teachers as communicators on the Christian moral development of students in class. Quantitative research methods. The population of all class XI students at Soposurung Foundation Vocational School for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians is 57 people. This research is population research. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: 1) regression equation. 2) The determination test revealed that the influence was 41.34%. 3) Testing the hypothesis obtained tcount=6.168>ttable=2.000, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, namely that there is a positive influence between PAK teachers as communicators on the Christian moral development of class XI students at Soposurung Foundation Vocational School for the 2023/2024 academic year.