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The COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant turning point in the global church's approachto mission and ministry, particularly through the adoption of digital spaces. The rapid shift to digitalplatforms was not merely a practical adaptation but reflected a deeper transformation in how thechurch understands presence, community, and engagement in the world. This article aims to examinehow evangelism and discipleship practices have evolved in digital forms in the post-pandemic context,and to explore the theological and ethical implications of "digital presence" within contemporarymissiology. Using a practical theology approach, this study employs literature analysis, theologicalreflection, and case studies from digital church practices as its primary methods. The main findingsreveal that evangelism has shifted towards creative digital content targeting digital-native generations,while discipleship is increasingly practiced through online communities and digital spirituality. At thesame time, the study identifies key issues such as the validity of digital sacraments, the risk of faithcommodification, and the challenge of fostering authentic relationships in virtual spaces. This articlesynthesizes the idea that digital mission represents a new form of incarnational ministry in the digitalage, calling for a hybrid ecclesiology that integrates both physical and digital presence. In conclusion,digital mission is not simply a crisis response to the pandemic but a long-term theological and strategictransformation in how the church participates as the Body of Christ in a digitally connected world.

This article discusses the challenges and solutions related to mixed marriages according to the Catholic Church in the context of pluralism in Indonesia, a multicultural society with diverse religions. In the modern world, mixed marriages are increasingly common but remain controversial, often posing a dilemma between maintaining religious values and accepting modernity. The Catholic Church views marriage as a holy sacrament that requires a unity of faith between the couple. However, in practice, many Catholics marry non-Catholics, which can lead to struggles in building the foundation of faith in the family, especially the direction of children's faith education. This article also explains the importance of a pastoral approach to support couples in mixed marriages in facing this challenge. The research uses the literature study method in the hope of providing insights and solutions that are relevant for mixed marriage couples in the current era.

Marriage in the Catholic Church is seen as a sacrament that binds partners in holy and inseparable love, with the primary goals being the well-being of the couple, the birth of children, and their education. This research aims to examine the important role of child birth and education in the context of Catholic marriage through a literature review approach. Data is taken from official Church documents such as Family Partnership, The Most Important Education, and the Code of Canon Law, as well as other academic literature. The analysis shows that the birth of a child is a real manifestation of love which demands the moral responsibility of the couple to educate the child in the Catholic faith, while the child's education is a means of passing on moral and spiritual values ​​to the next generation. Modern challenges, such as the influence of technology and family dynamics, require an active spiritual life in the family to support children's faith education. This research has implications for strengthening Catholic family values ​​in facing the complexity of the modern world, as well as providing a theological foundation for Catholic couples to carry out their role as primary and first educators in the family.    

Human being having a conscience and freedom to determine what is good and performing actions according to God's will. In today's era, phenomena show that human being sometimes ignores the Divine law and do not listen to their conscience. These acts of infidelity  drive a human being to fall into sin and live contradict according to God's will. However, God through the Holy Church always gives the human being the opportunity to revert to God. The Church provides the special opportunity to repent, explicitly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation . It was emphasized by St. John XXIII in the Encyclical Paenitentiam Agere. The method used is a literature study, especially studying the Encyclical Paenitentiam Agere. The results of the study show that the spirit of repentance as proclaimed in the Encyclical Paenitentiam Agere says that only through repentance the Christians will nurture in the perfection of life. The repentance according to St. John XXIII is a repentance of the body and soul. The conclusion of this study confirms that inner repentance is a repentance carried out by Christians through a good confession of sins and taking part in the Eucharistic sacrifice and receiving holy communion. Inner repentance is realized in everyday life through daily actions called external repentance. By doing external and internal repentance, the Christians will obtain true happiness and salvation from God.

The digital era is an era in life where progress is quite rapid and is leading to digital forms. The development of the digital era will continue to run so fast and cannot be stopped by humans. The development of communication in the digital era has also had an impact on the Catholic Church. As a fellowship of God's people who have a divine-human dimension and are on a pilgrimage on earth towards heavenly fullness, the Church's presence in the world aims to be a sacrament of God's salvation so that everyone experiences divine grace that gives them life in abundance. The development of digital technology in this century has of course had an impact on the Catholic Church. Believers need to form digital communities that have special facilities that make them different from other communities, on the other hand stating that in the field of religious expression and praxis, the virtual world has offered a medium for people to gather in the name of faith and spirituality, so that existence Today's digital technology is not seen as a problem.  Believers must understand well the positive side of changing times and must have technological competence to be able to create good quality. In this digital era, technology is like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, technology helps connect people and facilitate various aspects of life. But on the other hand, excessive dependence on technology can have an impact on individuals, one of which is alienation from the people around them. In the turbulent modern era, building a strong Catholic faith is like erecting a strong fortress to protect and grow the faith of the people. This faith becomes a forum for strengthening each other, spreading the love of Christ, and facing various challenges of the times. Facing the challenges of the times, namely social and cultural changes, where strong Catholic faith and teachings can help Catholics to face various social and cultural changes that occur in the modern era. Catholic teachings provide a strong moral and spiritual foundation for Catholics to remain firm in their faith and Christian values.

Salvation theology, or soteriology, is one of the fundamental doctrines in religious life. Every religion has a concept of salvation that answers questions about meaning, how to achieve it, as well as who saves and how someone can be saved. In the context of Christian theology, which is Trinitarian, soteriology is considered a development of creation theology. This doctrine emphasizes that salvation is a gift revealed by God as Savior from the beginning of creation. As part of theological studies, soteriology seeks to systematically explain the meaning of the human condition of being happy and good in unity with God after being free from any threat. Various concepts in the church tradition, such as grace, faith, justification, the church, the sacraments, and the saving work of Christ, play an important role in the understanding of salvation. With a broad scope, soteriology covers all aspects of human relationship with God.    

Ecclesiology, also known as church doctrine, is a field in Christian theology that examines the character, structure, mission, and role of the church as a religious institution. The study of ecclesiology highlights the relationship between the church and God, its people, and the world, and examines how the church plays a role in salvation and ministry. Aspects discussed in ecclesiology include the origins of the church, authority and hierarchy, sacraments, and the church’s obligations in evangelization. Apart from that, this doctrine also underlines the importance of unity, holiness and social responsibility of the church amidst the challenges of the times. Through ecclesiology, the church affirms its identity as a community of believers called to carry out a divine mission in the world.

The sacrament of Baptism is often referred to as the gateway to enter the community of believers in Jesus, especially in the Catholic Church, because it is the first sacrament received. Other sacraments can only be received after receiving the sacrament of Baptism. By receiving the sacrament of Baptism, a person can receive his rights and obligations as a Catholic. In the rite of receiving the sacrament of Baptism, one of the important parties to be considered is the godparents, or often also called the godfather or godmother. Its presence does not merely fulfil the requirements of formality, which is then recorded in the Baptismal Book or Liber Baptizatorum; but it has a certain role before and after the celebration of baptism.

The study examines the theological meaning of the symbols of water, wine, and blood in the Gospel of John and their interrelation within the perspective of Catholic theology. Grounded in John’s distinctive use of symbolism as a medium of revelation, the study treats these three symbols not as isolated narrative elements but as an integrated theological sequence. The study employs a qualitative method, utilizing a literature-based approach and biblical-theological exegesis of key texts. The findings indicate that water signifies the renewal of life originating from divine grace and is closely associated with Baptism; wine expresses joy and abundance within the new covenant, finding its resonance in the Eucharist; while blood marks the culmination of divine love manifested in Christ’s redemptive sacrifice. Together, these symbols form a progressive dynamic of revelation: from renewal, to communion, and ultimately to redemption. In the light of sacramental theology, these symbols not only reveal the identity of Jesus as the incarnate Word but also mediate a concrete experience of faith within the life of the Church. Thus, the Gospel of John demonstrates that God’s salvific work unfolds in an integral and continuous manner, remaining relevant for the contemporary practice of Christian faith.  

This research aims to find out how the Dayak Ngaju Catholic community views the Sangiang ritual, how the Ngaju Dayak Catholic community appreciates the sacrament of anointing the sick and the implementation of the sacrament of anointing. ? in Ngaju Dayak culture. So. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. Data was collected through interviews, observations and notes. The data obtained was analyzed following the steps of Miles and Huberman, namely reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the Ngaju Dayak people recognize the sangiang ritual as a healing ritual in their culture. And people know that the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick in the Catholic Church is one of the sacraments that prays for sick people to be given strength so they can overcome all illnesses with God's help. This conclusion shows that the sangiang ritual has a socially oriented dimension and makes people aware that living together requires a sense of mutual care. The values contained in the Sangiang ritual are the values of community and brotherhood. The presence of the Church in this culture is the starting point for proclaiming the Kingdom of God, especially by ensuring that the catechism is linked to the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, because it is God who acts for healing, especially during the sangang ceremony.

This study aims to find out the view of Dayak Ngaju Catholics about Sangiang Rituals, their appreciation about the sacrament of anointing the sick, and the implementation comparison about the sacrament of anointing of the Sick and rituals of Sangiang in Ngaju Dayak culture. The method used in this study is qualitative research methods. Data is obtained by interview, observation and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using Miles and Huberman steps used through data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that Dayak Ngaju people know about the Sangiang ritual as a healing ritual in Dayak Ngaju’s culture. The people know about the sacrament of the anointing of the sick in the Catholic Church as one of the sacraments asking that the sick person is strengthened in order to be able to pass through all his illnesses because of God's help.This conclusion is that the sangiang ritual has a social dimension that directs, and brings people to realize that to live together requires a sense of caring between one another. The values contained in the sangiang ritual are values of togetherness and brotherhood. The presence of the Church in the culture is the entrance to proclaiming the kingdom of God, especially giving catechesis related to the sacrament of anointing the sick because God himself works to heal especially in the sangiang ritual.

For someone who will reach a certain point in his life, he must have the courage to go through a certain process or dynamic that exists within it. Likewise, people who want to be baptized as followers of Jesus and join the Catholic Church must be open to a formation process and the steps they must go through which are called the catechumenate process. Furthermore, the church is also responsible for caring for and accompanying the person concerned in the early days after baptism.  This is what is called the mystagogical period. The process of mystagogy for adult baptism is the fourth period of the entire adult initiation process which can also be said to be a period of strengthening faith. The essence of this mystagogical period is to guide the newly baptized to better understand the meaning of the sacraments and to live them in their daily lives. This study specifically explores the role of catechists in efforts to assist baptized adults in times of mystagogy. It cannot be denied that catechists have a central role in accompanying baptized adults to become more intimate with the Catholic faith and to better understand the customs and rules of worship that apply in the Catholic church. By taking on this role, a catechist is carrying out one of the duties of preaching received from Jesus Christ through the church.

The article, entitled “Liturgy and Catechesis: Searching for an Intertwined Relationship”, aims to explain the closest connection between liturgy and catechesis, which from the beginning of Christianity has been realized as a unity in growing faith. Its main focus is to describe their interconnected in Christian history through some documents. For this purpose, the discussion is divided into two parts. First, exploring their intertwined relationship in the first four centuries. In this section, we are going to present several Christian figures and/or the earliest liturgical documents. Second, to examine the recent documents, starting from Sacrosanctum Concilium. The method of this article is supported by document research; there are two categories, early and recent documents. The documents are analyzed comprehensively using commentaries on the documents and other books related to the sources.

One of the important sacraments in Christianity is the sacrament of baptism. Different denominations or sects also have different understandings of baptism. GBI itself believes that baptism consists of two, namely water baptism and Holy Spirit baptism. In connection with the low understanding of youth at GBI Silangkitang regarding baptism, it is necessary to hold a seminar on the theme of baptism. Before this seminar was held, the writer conducted a literature review, so that the results of the research presented in the seminar had an adequate academic basis. The research results that have been presented in the seminar are that baptism is divided into two, namely water baptism and Holy Spirit baptism. Water baptism is a sign of obedience to God's word, water baptism must follow Christ's example, and water baptism is a sign of being united with the death and resurrection of Christ. Furthermore, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is the baptism carried out by the Lord Jesus into the Holy Spirit. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is God's gift to give power to believers to carry out ministry according to the gifts of the Spirit received by believers and these gifts of the Spirit must be balanced with the fruit of the Spirit.   Keywords: , 

This research analyzes the potential integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Catholic catechesis for Generation Z through a systematic literature review of 98 articles published between 2015-2024. Using the PRISMA approach and three-level thematic analysis, this study identifies significant transformations in digital catechesis methods, focusing on three main areas: personalization of faith formation, digital contextualization, and AI integration in spiritual assessment. Results show improvements in doctrinal understanding and sacramental participation when AI is appropriately implemented. The digital catechesis integrity and adaptive learning pathways frameworks provide guidance for implementation that balances technological innovation with fidelity to the Magisterium. This study contributes to developing catechesis models that are responsive to Generation Z's needs while maintaining the integrity of Catholic teaching.

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 research was conducted in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Liturgical Document, Sacrosanctum Concilium (1963-2024). It is fitting that this moment is used to promote the liturgy, through the Desiderio Desideravi document. This article specifically explores the theme of Ars Celebrandi. For that purpose, this article is approached through a study of documents and literature. The results of the literature review are as follows: first, living in the post-modern with all its negative aspects, the faithful urged to stand firm in faith that true salvation comes from The Paschal Mystery of Christ. Second, the liturgy is the first and foremost place in which they celebrate His Mystery through the sacramental signs and symbols. Third, in celebrating the inestimable Mystery, the people of God are supported to realize the sense of ars celebrandi; celebrating the liturgy in faith, full, consciousness, and active participation, dedication, discipline, and elegancy. In keeping the sense of ars celebrandi, priests are reminded to not reduce liturgical celebration on a rubrical mechanism or creativity without rules, because the rite in itself is a norm, and the norm is never an end in itself, it is always at the service of a higher reality that it means to protect.