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Moderasi : Tentang Perubahan dan Persatuan

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     sc : Kirab Kebangsaan Kelurahan Gelangan        Sudah banyaknya upaya terutama moderasi antar umat beragama. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, merupakan dasar bagi masyarakat Indonesia menjaga keluhuran martabat dengan implementasinya, contoh : Kirab Kebangsaan Kelurahan Gelangan.  Pada awalnya, kirab ini digagas untuk kami sesama warga masyarakat saling peduli terhadap warga yang lain, melihat banyaknya warga pendatang, maka dibuatlah suatu acara untuk masyarakat sekitar bisa berkumpul dan berdinamika. Banyaknya persiapan yang harus dilalui untuk membuat acara lancar sebagaimana mestinya.  Saya termasuk salah satu orang yang tergabung dalam Organisasi Muda Katolik di Kelurahan Gelangan, lebih tepatnya adalah berada di regional Paroki Ignatius pada wilayah St. Geovanni. Pada wilayah kami, banyaknya kontribusi dari para senior terutama dalam mengembangkan ide para remaja yang sangat excited untuk berpartisipasi dalam acara tersebut.  Dimulai pad...
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The Power of Prayer: Why Millennial Catholics Should Not Underestimate Its Importance

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  Prayer is an important part of religion and spirituality. In this modern millennial era, the habit of prayer may seem outdated to some. However, the importance of prayer is still relevant and necessary to maintain mental health and connect with the Almighty. Prayer has many benefits, such as helping us feel calm and cope with stress, improving social relationships, strengthening spirituality, and providing meaning and purpose in life. In a religious context, prayer can also provide moral and ethical guidance for its adherents. In today's digital and globalized world, we are often overcome by anxiety and feelings of isolation, and prayer can help us reflect and connect with God. Prayer can be a means to overcome feelings of hopelessness, fear, or sadness, as well as provide hope and strength to move forward in life. In addition, prayer can also help us to better appreciate diversity and tolerance among fellow human beings. Prayer can be a forum where we can learn to appreciate dif...
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Challenges of the Zeitgeist: Exploring the Experiences of Catholic Teenagers in Magelang

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     Based on research, many young people do not join church organizations due to work or family/individual demands. In addition, our synergy to create harmonious relationships among OMKs yielded good results.     We got many active participants and many teenagers who started to join church organizations. However, sadly, there are still many teenagers who join the bandwagon.      Change brings movement, and so do the efforts of every Catholic church parish trying to awaken the euphoric spirit of being a Catholic Youth (OMK).      In Magelang, young Catholics may face some difficulties in living their faith and engaging in their community. Some examples of difficulties that may be faced are: 1. Lack of meeting spaces and facilities : Young Catholics may have difficulties in finding suitable places to hold meetings, activities, and worship. Lack of adequate meeting space and facilities may limit their activities. 2. Limited activities...
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Character-Building Education: Millennial Response to the Challenges of the 21st Century

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       Education must be linear . The more expert in one field, the more common person is in other field of knowledge. The birth of an isolated view, due to the habit of adapting to the customary rules of being educated in society. What is the educational model in which the development of knowledge is measured by our awareness of various fields of knowledge? 
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