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UPAYA PENINGKATAN PARTISIPASI ORANG MUDA KATOLIK (OMK) DALAM KEGIATAN GEREJA DI PAROKI  ST. ALFONSUS DE LIGUORI LEWOTALA Maria Kristina Bulu; Fransiska Peni Hadjon; Felisitas Ose Sogen
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY DEDICATION Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Community Dedication
Publisher : Adiba Aisha Amira

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20896673

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The participation of Catholic Youth (OMK) in church life plays a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of the Church's ministry and development. However, in reality, OMK's involvement in various church activities at St. Alfonsus De Liguori Parish, Lewotala, still faces various challenges, such as low motivation, the influence of technological developments, busy educational and work schedules, and the lack of attractive youth development programs. This community service activity aims to identify factors that influence the low participation of OMK and to formulate efforts to increase their involvement in church activities. The method used is a qualitative descriptive approach through observation, interviews, and mentoring of OMK members and church administrators. The results of the activity indicate that increasing OMK participation can be achieved through continuous faith development, active involvement of OMK in liturgical and social activities, the provision of creative activities based on youth interests, and strengthening communication between church administrators and OMK. In addition, support from the pastor, parish administrators, and families is also an important factor in encouraging youth involvement in church life. With these efforts, OMK is expected to become a generation of the Church that is active, responsible, and has a high spirit of service.
MEMBANGUN SEMANGAT PELAYANAN ORANG MUDA KATOLIK MELALUI KEGIATAN GEREJA DI PAROKI ST. ALFONSUS DE LIGUORI LEWOTALA Maria Kristina Bulu; Fransiska Peni Hadjon; Felisitas Ose Sogen; Servina Retno Anna Lewar; Marta Filadelfia Lauley
PEDAMAS (PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT) Vol. 4 No. 04 (2026): JULI 2026
Publisher : MEDIA INOVASI PENDIDIKAN DAN PUBLIKASI

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Orang Muda Katolik (OMK) merupakan bagian penting dalam kehidupan Gereja karena memiliki peran sebagai penerus karya pelayanan dan pewartaan iman. Namun, perkembangan teknologi, kesibukan pribadi, serta kurangnya keterlibatan dalam kegiatan pastoral menyebabkan semangat pelayanan sebagian OMK mengalami penurunan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya pembinaan yang mampu menumbuhkan kembali kesadaran dan tanggung jawab mereka dalam kehidupan menggereja. Kegiatan ini bertujuan membangun semangat pelayanan Orang Muda Katolik melalui berbagai kegiatan Gereja di Paroki Santo Alfonsus de Liguori Lewotala. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendampingan partisipatif melalui pembinaan iman, pelayanan liturgi, serta kegiatan kebersamaan yang melibatkan OMK secara aktif. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan dalam berbagai aktivitas Gereja mampu meningkatkan semangat pelayanan, rasa tanggung jawab, kepedulian terhadap sesama, serta kebersamaan antaranggota OMK. Program ini juga membantu OMK memahami bahwa pelayanan merupakan wujud nyata penghayatan iman Kristiani dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Dengan demikian, kegiatan Gereja menjadi sarana yang efektif dalam membentuk generasi muda Katolik yang aktif, peduli, dan siap melayani Gereja maupun masyarakat.