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This study provides an overview of the role of the church in facilitating Catholics, especially children and adolescents. The role of the church in question is by providing assistance to the altar server organization group. Child assistance carried out by facilitating spiritual activities can foster in children a spirit of service, thus forming a positive character in children from an early age. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which activities carried out in the altar server organization have an impact on the formation of children's character. The method used in this study is qualitative with a case study approach. The research data in the form of altar server member assistance activities and juxtaposed with findings from previous studies which then become references to strengthen the study in this study. The findings in this study indicate that with assistance for children and adolescents, it will foster a spirit of service and create responsible individuals so that it can influence the formation of positive character.

This study provides an overview of the role of the church in facilitating Catholics, especially children and adolescents. The role of the church in question is by providing assistance to the altar server organization group. Child assistance carried out by facilitating spiritual activities can foster in children a spirit of service, thus forming a positive character in children from an early age. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which activities carried out in the altar server organization have an impact on the formation of children's character. The method used in this study is qualitative with a case study approach. The research data in the form of altar server member assistance activities and juxtaposed with findings from previous studies which then become references to strengthen the study in this study. The findings in this study indicate that with assistance for children and adolescents, it will foster a spirit of service and create responsible individuals so that it can influence the formation of positive character.

Nostra Aetate or the Declaration on the relation of the church with Non-Chrisian religions, is an official declaration of the Vatican II, an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church. Several attitudes that limit themselves in community activities and the community’s low understanding of local traditions are problems in research. One of the traditions that is maintained to build harmony between religious communities is the Nyadran tradition. To discuss this problem, researchers used qualitative methods with ethnographic studies. Research used data triangulation, purposive sampling techniques.1) The data results show, that the Nyadran tradistion does not deviate from Church teachings because it is interpreted as praying for deceased ancestors to obtain resurrection and eternal life with the Father in Heaven by expressing gratitude through a meal. Some parties restrict themselves due to religious teachings, locals uphold traditions without interpretation. 2) The Nostra Aetate declaration highlights Church acceptance of Nyadran tradition to promote societal well-being and environmental safety. 3)In social and pastoral life the Church has also implemented what is stated in the Nostra Aetate of declaration. Through the Nyadran tradition, people feel the negative impacts of modernization but also feel the positive impacts in the form of tolerance and spiritual connection.

Reincarnation or reincarnation is not a foreign term for Christians. Nearly all churches encourage their congregation to experience rebirth or new birth. This research uses literature studies to explore several GBI sources containing Church doctrine, primary sources for John Calvin's theological ideas from his writings, as well as secondary sources from theologians who have studied this issue. The researcher's perspective and experience as a GBI member cannot be ignored when contributing to this research. The idea that the Church is the unified body of Christ is a very familiar idea among Christians. This idea suggests that just as Christians whose faith is one with Christ, each of them also has the right to be one with other believers. The unity of the Church is promised through the Apostles' Creed, one of the confessions of faith which reads, "I believe in the holy Church" and continues to be a reminder through the symbolic sacrament of Holy Communion for unity among the faithful. at the table with God. Lack of understanding and acceptance of the correct concept of Holy Communion will give rise to wrong attitudes in society in welcoming Holy Communion, so that it does not bring any blessings, but rather punishment for those involved. The promise of baptism as the first step in discipleship becomes less influential in the path of faith because forgotten. The church must lead God's people into a time of renewal of baptismal promises in the context of church services to maintain ongoing commitment as a community of followers of Christ. This research uses documentary research methods to analyze the biblical and theological significance of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. understanding or concept of the sacrament of baptism in the Catholic Church. Based on data obtained through research, there are two differences in understanding between the Huler Wair rite and the sacrament of baptism in the Catholic Church. There are also similarities and differences between the two, which encourage the author to be more active in writing this article and try to understand it well.

This article discusses holistic education in Catholic schools as a means of forming Christian character. Holistic education integrates spiritual, moral, intellectual, and social dimensions to build a whole person according to the values ​​of the Gospel. Case studies in several Catholic schools show that holistic education encourages students to actively participate in church and community life. This article also discusses challenges in its implementation, such as differences in student backgrounds, and strategies to overcome them.