Justin Niaga Siman Juntak, Yance Z. Rumahuru, Agusthina Christina Kakiay

Pembentukan Nilai Sosial Generasi Z Melalui Praktik Perjamuan Kudus Anak di Gereja Kristen Jawa Dagen Palur Karanganyar

Introduction

Pembentukan nilai sosial generasi z melalui praktik perjamuan kudus anak di gereja kristen jawa dagen palur karanganyar. Teliti pembentukan nilai sosial & spiritual Generasi Z melalui praktik Perjamuan Kudus Anak di GKJ Dagen Palur. Temukan peningkatan empati, disiplin, tanggung jawab, dan pemahaman iman anak.

Abstract

This study aims to examine the formation of social and spiritual values among Generation Z children through the practice of Children’s Holy Communion at Gereja Kristen Jawa (GKJ) Dagen Palur Karanganyar as a contextual model of faith education. This research employs a qualitative approach. The findings reveal that Children’s Holy Communion plays a significant role in shaping both social and spiritual values. Socially, children demonstrate increased empathy, patience, care for others, discipline, responsibility, and a sense of belonging within family and church communities. Spiritually, they experience a deeper understanding of faith, greater appreciation of the symbolic meaning of bread and wine, and a growing awareness of their identity as members of the body of Christ. The formation of these values occurs through a continuous process that includes pre-communion instruction, active participation in worship, and post-communion involvement in church life. These findings indicate that Children’s Holy Communion functions not merely as a liturgical ritual, but as a holistic means of faith formation that integrates cognitive, affective, social, and spiritual dimensions of Generation Z children.

Review

The submitted work, "Pembentukan Nilai Sosial Generasi Z Melalui Praktik Perjamuan Kudus Anak di Gereja Kristen Jawa Dagen Palur Karanganyar," presents a compelling qualitative study on the intersection of religious ritual and youth development. The research effectively addresses a pertinent question regarding the formation of social and spiritual values within Generation Z, specifically through the contextualized practice of Children’s Holy Communion. By focusing on Gereja Kristen Jawa (GKJ) Dagen Palur Karanganyar, the paper offers a valuable lens into how faith education models can be adapted to foster holistic growth in a specific cultural and denominational setting. The findings eloquently articulate the multifaceted impact of Children's Holy Communion. Socially, the study demonstrates a significant cultivation of empathy, patience, care for others, discipline, responsibility, and a crucial sense of belonging within communal structures. Spiritually, participants evidently develop a deeper comprehension of faith, a greater appreciation for the symbolic meaning of the sacrament, and a growing awareness of their identity as members of the body of Christ. The authors adeptly highlight that this formation is not a singular event but a continuous process, encompassing instruction, active participation, and post-communion involvement, thereby confirming the holistic integration of cognitive, affective, social, and spiritual dimensions. This paper makes a noteworthy contribution to the fields of religious education and adolescent spiritual formation. Its strength lies in providing empirical qualitative data that underscores the practical efficacy of a specific liturgical practice in value formation among Generation Z. The insights derived from this study offer substantial practical implications for faith communities and educators seeking to design comprehensive, context-sensitive programs for children's faith development. Future research could further elaborate on the specific pedagogical strategies employed during the pre-communion phase or explore the long-term sustainability of these observed value formations as children transition into adolescence.

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