Antonius Sipahutar
Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral Dian Mandala Gunungsitoli

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The Identity of Young Chatolics and Their Involvement in Building The Church and The Nation: Identitas Orang Muda Katolik Serta Keterlibatan dan Membangun Gereja dan Bangsa Paulinus Kanisius Ndoa; Sergius Lay; Antonius Sipahutar; Mawarni Gea; Linda Kurniawati Waruwu
Dinamisia : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): Dinamisia: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/dinamisia.v10i3.31479

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Modernity and its developments have a complex impact on the lives of young Catholics. This influence is ambivalent: on the one hand, it opens access to education, technology, and insights that enrich faith growth, but on the other, it raises challenges in the form of individualism, relativism, and a fast-paced lifestyle. In initial observations in 7 (seven) Catholic churches in the Namohalu Esiwa area of ​​the Sibolga Diocese, it was found that more than 35% of young Catholics were not actively involved in environmental activities, categorical groups, or Eucharistic celebrations and word worship. This situation indicates a crisis in their sense of identity as followers of Christ. Therefore, pastoral efforts are needed to reawaken their sense of Christian identity and affirm their calling to actively participate in church, community, and national life. Within this framework, the academic community of the Dian Mandala Gunungsitoli Pastoral College (STP) held a Community Service (PkM) activity focused on revitalizing young Catholics' awareness of their identity and encouraging them to participate in church, community, and national life.