Asian Journal of Philosophy and Religion
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026

The Importance of People's Understanding of the Liturgy of the Catholic Church in the Border Areas of Indonesia and the State of Timor Leste

Klau, Yohana Aek (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the importance of people's understanding of the liturgy of the Catholic Church in the border area of Indonesia and Timor Leste. The research was carried out through a descriptive qualitative approach with interviews, observations, and documentation methods of parish priests, catechists, liturgical officers, and local faithful. The research process was carried out during a scheduled pastoral observation period in the border parish environment. The results of the study show that the level of understanding of the meaning and order of liturgical celebrations still varies, influenced by the background of faith education, liturgical guidance, and the local cultural context. These findings affirm the importance of contextually strengthening liturgical catechesis in order to increase the active participation of the faithful in the liturgical life of the Church in the border areas.

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Abbrev

ajpr

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Subject

Religion

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Asian Journal of Philosophy and Religion (AJPR) focus and covers critical, hermeneutical, historical, and constructive inquiry of philosophy and religion. The journal publishes research results, review, and literature study articles in theology, religion history, religious ethics, and philosophy of ...