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Peran Pengurus Gereja dalam Mewujudkan Sinodalitas melalui Pemberdayaan OMK di Stasi Santo Antonius Padua Pakisaji Karolus Teguh Santoso; Emmeria Tarihoran
Journal of Creative Student Research Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Agustus: Journal of Creative Student Research
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jcsr-politama.v4i4.6550

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The Catholic Church currently embraces the spirit of synodality as the foundation for the entire community to fulfill its mission. In this spirit, Catholic youth are no longer viewed merely as the next generation but as active pastoral agents playing a vital role in both society and Church ministry. However, the reality at St. Anthony of Padua Station in Pakisaji reveals that youth empowerment does not yet fully reflect this synodal spirit. Guidance provided by Church leaders remains dominated by supervision and control, thereby limiting opportunities for young people to develop creativity, leadership skills, and independence, or to participate in decision-making processes. This situation highlights a gap between the Church's ideal viewing all the faithful as active participants and guidance practices that do not yet fully entrust responsibility to the youth. Consequently, this article aims to analyze the role of Church leaders in realizing synodality through youth empowerment at St. Anthony of Padua Station, Pakisaji, and to propose a more participatory approach to guidance. The study employs a literature review approach complemented by direct observation of the pastoral situation on the ground. The findings indicate that guidance grounded in dialogue, active participation, and youth capacity building can enhance youth engagement in the life of the Church. Therefore, Church leaders need to act as mentors, facilitators, and dialogue partners so that youth empowerment can foster a Church that is increasingly synodal, inclusive, responsible, and relevant to the needs of the faithful.
Mahasiswa Menuntut Keadilan: Mengurai Aksi Demonstrasi atas Kenaikan Tunjangan Anggota DPR dalam Perspektif Sosiologi Pendidikan Karolus Teguh Santoso; Teresia Noiman Derung
Khatulistiwa: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sosial Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 4 (2024): Desember: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sosial Humaniora
Publisher : AMIK Veteran Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/khatulistiwa.v4i4.8489

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This article discusses the phenomenon of student demonstrations against the policy of increasing allowances for members of the House of Representatives (DPR) through the perspective of the sociology of education. The allowance increase, perceived as a form of political elites’ insensitivity to the economic conditions of society, triggered a wave of student protests that regarded the policy as a symbol of structural injustice. This study employs a literature review method by examining academic literature, sociological theories, and relevant media reports. The analysis is conducted using the approaches of structural functionalism and conflict theory. From the functionalist perspective, student actions are understood as a response to social dysfunctions that disrupt societal stability, while conflict theory emphasizes the dimension of class struggle between political elites and the wider community. Education, in this context, plays a central role in shaping students’ critical awareness through curriculum, academic interactions, and organizational experiences that cultivate sensitivity to issues of social justice. Student demonstrations are not spontaneous reactions, but manifestations of an educational process that fosters critical and reflective thinking as well as the courage to challenge the status quo. This movement demonstrates that students serve as agents of change who not only advocate for public interests but also safeguard morality and the accountability of power. Thus, this phenomenon underscores the strategic role of higher education in producing a generation that is critically empowered and committed to democracy and social justice, while also highlighting that student actions hold significant relevance in maintaining the balance between the state, society, and academic ideals