Empowering Youth as Protagonists in the Light of Christus Vivit: A Phenomenological-Theological Study

Sule, Fransiskus and Iswanto, Robertus (2026) Empowering Youth as Protagonists in the Light of Christus Vivit: A Phenomenological-Theological Study. Jurnal Jaffray, 24 (1). pp. 80-107. ISSN 1829-9474; 2407-4047

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Abstract

This qualitative phenomenological study explores how five companions of Catholic youth in Kelapa Gading Parish empower young people to become protagonists of parish life in the post-pandemic Church. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, transcribed, and analyzed using Moustakas’ horizontalization and thematic synthesis. The findings were interpreted through Donald Wallenfang’s contemplative phenomenology and the Church’s magisterial teaching, particularly Christus Vivit. The analysis yielded seven themes: (1) youth as the present and future of the Church, (2) trust and responsibility as catalysts for empowerment, (3) accompaniment as presence and spiritual companionship, (4) faith formation and catechesis as essential foundations, (5) communal approaches to engagement, (6) challenges and vulnerabilities, and (7) collaboration with parish and diocesan structures. These findings indicate that youth ministry thrives when trust, accompaniment, catechesis, and structural support converge to affirm youth as protagonists of faith and mission. The study concludes with a pastoral vision that encourages co-responsibility, deepens catechesis, fosters small communities, and strengthens collaboration between companions, families, and Church leadership so that the parish remains vibrant and continually renewed through the creativity and energy of its young people.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology
Depositing User:	AGC
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2026 05:09
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2026 05:09
URI:	http://repo.driyarkara.ac.id/id/eprint/2823

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