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Sosialisasi Kontekstual Nilai Kehidupan Para Kudus dalam Bingkai Kitab Suci dan Tradisi Gereja Un Bria, Florens Maxi; Abatan, Yofince; Abuk, Yolanda; Abatan, Kasmirus
Jurnal SOLMA Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka (UHAMKA Press)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/solma.v14i3.20804

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Background: Iman Katolik berakar pada Kitab Suci dan Tradisi Gereja yang menghadirkan para kudus sebagai teladan hidup Kristiani. Namun, banyak umat masih kurang memahami peran para kudus, sehingga menimbulkan miskonsepsi dalam devosi dan praktik iman. Di Bali, di mana umat Katolik dan Protestan menggunakan Gereja Oikumene secara bergiliran, persoalan ini sekaligus menegaskan pentingnya pendidikan iman yang inklusif dan ekumenis. Metode: Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Stasi St. Longginus Kepaon, Paroki Roh Kudus Denpasar-Bali, dengan melibatkan 30 peserta dari latar belakang pendidikan yang beragam. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah Problem Based Learning (PBL) dan Community Based Research (CBR) melalui tahapan observasi awal, penyusunan materi kontekstual, ceramah interaktif, visualisasi hidup para kudus, refleksi kelompok kecil, serta evaluasi dengan pre-test dan post-test. Hasil: Program menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pemahaman iman umat, dari rata-rata nilai pre-test 56,3% menjadi 80,3% pada post-test, atau meningkat 24%. Peningkatan tertinggi tampak pada pemahaman tentang communio sanctorum, pembedaan antara penghormatan dan penyembahan, serta penerapan teladan para kudus dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Kesimpulan: Pendekatan partisipatif dan kontekstual terbukti efektif dalam memperdalam aspek kognitif dan praksis iman. Selain menambah pengetahuan, kegiatan ini mendorong umat untuk menghidupi nilai kekudusan dalam komunitas basis serta memperkuat semangat ekumene di Bali. Model ini dapat direplikasi di paroki lain sebagai strategi pendidikan iman yang kontekstual, aplikatif, dan transformatif.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE "SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE" MODULE: INTERVENTION BASED ON THE RESULTS OF IDENTIFYING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ANXIETY FACTORS IN LOW-ACHIEVING STUDENTS AT SMPN WELIMAN Bonefantura Jemy Bria; Yofince Abatan; Yohanes Rusae; Valentinus Kopong Masan
Devote: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Global Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Devote : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Global, Maret 2026
Publisher : LPPM Institut Pendidikan Nusantara Global

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55681/devote.v5i1.5973

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English speaking anxiety is a significant psychological barrier experienced by low-achieving students, impacting low active participation and academic achievement. Based on initial observations at SMPN Weliman, it was found that 78% of students with scores below the Minimum Completeness Criteria experienced symptoms of high anxiety such as nervousness, fear of making mistakes, trembling voices, and avoiding eye contact when asked to speak English. This condition is exacerbated by the unavailability of teaching materials or special intervention programs from the school to address speaking anxiety in this student group, causing the problem to persist without systematic handling. This research, conducted in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, aims to develop the "Speak with Confidence" module as an intervention based on the identification results of English speaking anxiety factors in low-achieving students at SMPN Weliman. The research method used Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research subjects were 32 eighth-grade students who had low English achievement and high anxiety levels based on initial screening using the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS). Data collection instruments included an adapted FLCAS questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and speaking performance tests. SMPN Weliman played an active role as a research partner, contributing to the initial identification of low-achieving and high-anxiety students, providing facilities, space, and time for intervention implementation, involving English teachers in practical validation of the module, and providing assistance during the program implementation process. The identification results showed three main anxiety factors: fear of making mistakes (78%), lack of confidence (72%), and limited vocabulary (68%). The "Speak with Confidence" module was developed using a scaffolding approach and integration of relaxation techniques, consisting of six progressive learning units covering self-introduction, vocabulary enrichment, constructing simple sentences, expressing ideas, dialogue practice, and mini-presentations. Expert validation results showed the module was highly feasible to use with an average score of 84.8% (very feasible category). Effectiveness test results showed a significant decrease in anxiety levels from an average of 82.3 (high category) to 45.6 (low category) and an increase in speaking performance scores from an average of 54.2 to 78.6. The paired sample t-test showed a significance of 0.000 (<0.05), proving the module's effectiveness statistically. This research concludes that the "Speak with Confidence" module is effective in reducing anxiety and improving English speaking skills of low-achieving students at SMPN Weliman. This module is recommended to be integrated into regular English learning and remedial programs as a needs-based intervention that can be applied sustainably.
Model Pastoral Inklusif bagi Umat Tunanetra: Studi tentang Aksesibilitas Liturgi dan Pemberdayaan Komunitas Yofince Abatan; Yoseph Ludovik Deki Dau; Kasmirus Abatan
Jurnal Ilmiah Religiosity Entity Humanity (JIREH) Vol 8 No 1 (2026): JIREH: Juni
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili dan Kejuruan (STTIK) Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37364/jireh.v8i1.624

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This study aims to analyze the relationship between liturgical accessibility, community empowerment, and the spiritual experiences of blind parishioners in fostering meaningful liturgical participation at St. Matthias the Apostle Parish, Tofa. The research employed a qualitative approach with a phenomenological-liturgical ethnography design. The findings reveal that liturgical accessibility remains limited due to the absence of Braille liturgical texts, adaptive audio media, and guiding facilities, causing blind parishioners to depend on verbal assistance and physical accompaniment. Nevertheless, the Blind Basic Ecclesial Community (KUB Tunanetra) plays a significant role in strengthening liturgical competence, self-confidence, spiritual growth, and ecclesial identity through faith formation and active involvement in liturgical ministries. The study concludes that meaningful liturgical participation among blind parishioners can be enhanced through the integration of accessible liturgical facilities, community-based empowerment, and sustainable pastoral accompaniment. These findings lead to the formulation of a Community-Based Inclusive Liturgy Model as a framework for disability-inclusive pastoral ministry.
La Testimonianza di Giovanni Battista (Giov 1,19–28) come paradigma della Martyria della Chiesa Siprianus Soleman Senda; Gaudensius Taninas; Yofince Abatan
Pastoralia Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Edisi Desember
Publisher : STIPAS Keuskupan Agung Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70449/pastoral.v6i2.235

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The Church carries out its mission through five fundamental dimensions: koinonia (communion), diakonia (service), liturgia (worship), kerygma (proclamation), and martyria (witness). Among these, martyria occupies a central role as the witness of faith in Christ in the world. This article aims to analyze the theological meaning of the testimony of John the Baptist in John 1:19–28 and its relevance as a paradigm of the Church’s martyria in the contemporary context. The study employs a qualitative method based on a literature review, using a biblical-theological analytical approach to the text of the Gospel of John. The findings indicate that John’s testimony is characterized by an authentic confession of faith, Christological humility, and a total orientation toward Christ as the center of proclamation. These characteristics affirm that the Church’s martyria is not self-centered but focused on the presence of Christ, made visible through a lived witness and authentic proclamation within the context of the contemporary world. Therefore, the testimony of John can serve as a model for the Church in carrying out its mission of martyria today.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA MELALUI IMPLEMENTASI PROJECT-BASED LEARNING PADA SEKOLAH WILAYAH 3T Bonefantura Jemy Bria; Yofince Abatan; Vinsensius Djebridus Ikun Bria; Sisilia Yosefa Fobia
Jurnal Abdimas Ilmiah Citra Bakti Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : STKIP Citra Bakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38048/jailcb.v7i1.6641

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Penguasaan bahasa Inggris merupakan kompetensi penting dalam menghadapi tantangan global. Namun, kemampuan tersebut masih menjadi persoalan serius di sekolah-sekolah wilayah 3T (tertinggal, terluar, dan termiskin), termasuk di SMA St. Paulus Weliman, Kabupaten Malaka. Keterbatasan penggunaan metode pembelajaran yang inovatif berdampak pada rendahnya kompetensi dan motivasi siswa dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan kompetensi bahasa Inggris siswa melalui implementasi metode Project-Based Learning (PjBL) yang bersifat kontekstual dan partisipatif. Mitra kegiatan adalah SMA St. Paulus Weliman dengan sasaran 31 siswa kelas XI. Metode yang digunakan meliputi pembelajaran berbasis proyek, pendampingan intensif, serta evaluasi menggunakan desain one-group pretest–posttest. Proyek pembelajaran mencakup pembuatan video perkenalan diri, mini vlog tentang potensi wisata lokal, dan majalah dinding berbahasa Inggris. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan pada kompetensi bahasa Inggris siswa. Nilai rata-rata siswa meningkat dari 64,40 pada pretest menjadi 83,23 pada posttest atau mengalami peningkatan sebesar 29,25%. Selain peningkatan hasil belajar, siswa juga menunjukkan peningkatan kepercayaan diri, partisipasi aktif, serta kemampuan komunikasi lisan. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa Project-Based Learning efektif sebagai strategi pembelajaran bahasa Inggris pada konteks sekolah wilayah 3T. Hasil kegiatan ini dapat menjadi model pembelajaran inovatif yang berpotensi direplikasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran bahasa Inggris secara berkelanjutan.
Ecotheological Expressions in the Toet Ulan Ritual: A Field Study From the Perspective of Creation Theology Abatan, Yofince; Bria, Bonaventura Jemy; Tukan, Antonius Ignasius Nggino; Abatan, Kasmirus
Abrahamic Religions: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Prodi Studi Agama-Agama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/arj.v6i2.34696

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The global ecological crisis calls for theological reflections that move beyond normative approaches and engage with the lived religious experiences of local communities. This study addresses the limited attention given to indigenous rituals as sources of theological reflection in the development of contextual ecotheology. The research seeks to answer the following questions: How is the Toet Ulan ritual structured and understood within the community of T’eba Timur Village? How does it relate to the theology of creation? What ecotheological dimensions are embedded within the ritual practice? This study employed a qualitative approach using an ethnographic-theological method. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving twelve informants consisting of 3 traditional figures, ritual practitioners, religious figures, community figures and ritual participants. The data were analyzed through data reduction, thematic categorization, and theological interpretation in dialogue with the creation narratives of Genesis 1–2 and contemporary ecotheological perspectives. The findings reveal that the Toet Ulan ritual represents an ecotheological expression of the Timorese Dawan agrarian community, articulating an integral relationship among human beings, nature, ancestors, the community, and God as the source of life. Rain is understood as a divine gift, land as a life-sustaining reality that must be nurtured, ancestors as collective ecological memory, and communal solidarity as an ecological praxis. This study proposes the Relational Ecotheology Model of Toet Ulan, which is grounded in four interconnected relationships: human beings with God, nature, ancestors, and the community. This model enriches the study of theology of creation and contextual ecotheology by showing that customary rites can function as a locus theologicus in building the ecological spirituality of society
Understanding Deep Learning Strategies in EFL Classrooms: Students’ Experiences from an Indonesian Junior High School Bonefantura Jemy Briaa; Yofince Abatan; Yohanes Rusae
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Volume 6 Number 2 August 2026
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v6i2.8106

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This qualitative phenomenological study explores junior high school students' lived experiences with deep learning strategies in their English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom in Weliman. Deep learning, characterized by critical thinking, connection-making, and intrinsic motivation, is often emphasized in curriculum goals but less understood from the student perspective in low-resource contexts. The research aimed to understand how students perceive, engage with, and benefit from (or are hindered by) strategies designed to foster deep learning. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 15 purposively selected eighth-grade students. Thematic analysis revealed three major themes: 1) The central role of meaningful teacher-student interaction and feedback in fostering engagement; 2) The double-edged sword of collaborative projects, valued for peer support but criticized for free-riding; and 3) The struggle to connect textbook English to personal identity and real-world use, which often acts as a barrier to deep processing. The findings suggest that while structural strategies (Agyeman,2024) are implemented, the affective and relational dimensions—such as relevance and a psychologically safe classroom environment—are more critical catalysts for deep learning from the students' viewpoint. The study recommends a student-centered pedagogy that prioritizes personal relevance and reflective dialogue over mere task completion.