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JPAK: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Katolik
ISSN : 20850743     EISSN : 26557665     DOI : https://doi.org/10.34150/jpak
Journal of Catholic Religion Education (JPAK) is a scientific communication media intended to accommodate the results of research, study results, or scientific studies related to Catholic Religious Education as a form of contribution to STKIP Widya Yuwana for the development of Catholic Religious Education in general. Journal of Catholic Religion Education (JPAK) is published by the STKIP Research Institute Widya Yuwana. Publish twice a year (April and October).
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The Influence of the Educational Game Baamboozle on Student Collaboration in Catholic Religious Education Gabriel Natalio Dheo Dactus; Rina Sugiarti Dwi Gita; I Wayan Wesa Atmaja
Bahasa Indonesia Vol 26 No 2 (2026): October 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34150/jpak.v26i2.1340

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This research investigated the influence of the Baamboozle educational game on collaboration among ninth-grade students of SMPK Santo Petrus during Catholic Religious Education lessons. A quantitative quasi-experimental method was applied by comparing an experimental class with a control class. The participants comprised all 38 ninth-grade students: 19 students from class IX B formed the experimental group, whereas 19 students from class IX A formed the control group. The principal data were obtained through a collaboration questionnaire and complemented by classroom observations. Instrument validity and reliability, data normality, variance homogeneity, and an independent-samples t-test were used in the analysis. The experimental group achieved a mean collaboration score of 95.53, compared with 85.37 in the control group. The t-test yielded a significance level of 0.001, below the 0.05 criterion. These findings indicate that the use of Baamboozle produced a statistically significant positive effect on students' collaboration. During the activities, students were encouraged to exchange ideas, support group members, assume individual responsibility, communicate, and complete tasks collectively.
The Eco-theological Dimension of the Concept of Universal Communion in the Encyclical Laudato Si’ Jean Loustar Jewadut; Alexander Jebadu; Ferdinandus Sebho
Bahasa Indonesia Vol 26 No 2 (2026): October 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34150/jpak.v26i2.1343

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The current global ecological crisis demands a repositioning of the relationship between humans, other creatures, and the Creator. This study aims to explore the ecotheological dimension in Pope Francis's Encyclical Laudato Si’, with a specific focus on the concept of universal communion. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative method through a textual study approach (theological hermeneutics), this research dissects how the encyclical deconstructs radical anthropocentrism, which tends to be exploitative. The results indicate that the ecotheological dimension in Laudato Si’ views the entire universe as an interconnected and interdependent cosmic family. The concept of universal communion affirms that every living creature possesses intrinsic value in the eyes of the Creator, rather than being mere object to satisfy human needs. This interconnectedness gives rise to a theological calling for humans to fulfill their role as stewards of creation, rather than destructive rulers. The implications of this concept manifest in the call for ecological conversion, a spiritual and moral transformation that alters human perspectives and behaviors toward the environment. This study concludes that the idea of universal communion in Laudato Si’ offers a solid theological foundation for interfaith and intercultural ecological solidarity movements to preserve the earth as our common home.
Pedagogical Challenges of Catholic Religion Teachers in Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Based Learning in the Digital Era Natalis Sukma Permana; Donny Yulianto
Bahasa Indonesia Vol 26 No 2 (2026): October 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34150/jpak.v26i2.1383

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Research on artificial intelligence (AI) in education is already extensive, yet studies targeting Catholic religion teachers specifically remain scarce. This is notable because their subject differs from others in that it influences students' faith, morality, and personal relationships. Using a qualitative case study design, this article examines how Catholic religion teachers in Madiun City interpret and respond to AI in their daily teaching. Data were gathered through an open-ended questionnaire completed by five Catholic Religious Education (CRE) teachers in Madiun City, then analyzed with Braun and Clarke's six-phase thematic model. The analysis yielded five themes: AI as a pragmatic pedagogical aid; the tension between AI's algorithmic logic and the spirituality of faith; the teacher's new role as guardian of theological orthodoxy over AI-generated content; concerns about teacher–student personal relationships and data privacy; and AI as an ambivalent reality, at once a gift, a challenge, and a threat. Teachers accept AI as long as its role remains administrative and technical, but they object once it enters spaces they regard as sacred, such as prayer, faith reflection, and personal encounter. Building on these findings, the article proposes a framework called AI Value-Centered Pedagogy, a middle path that allows CRE teachers to respond to AI wisely without losing the spiritual core of faith teaching. These findings are expected to inform the drafting of pastoral guidelines on the use of AI in Catholic religious education in Indonesia.
Improving Student Activity and Learning Outcomes in Religiosity Education through the STAD Cooperative Learning Model Rosalia Kidi; Ola Rongan Wilhelmus
Bahasa Indonesia Vol 26 No 2 (2026): October 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34150/jpak.v26i2.1389

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Religiosity Education that is still dominated by lecturing tends to position students as passive recipients of information, so their engagement and learning outcomes remain suboptimal. The same condition was found in Grade X at SMKS Farmasi Citra Farma Wlingi, marked by low participation, students’ reluctance to ask questions and voice opinions, and group work that had not yet run effectively. This study therefore aimed to improve student activity and learning outcomes on the topic of Cultural, Religious, and Belief Fanaticism through the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) learning model. It was a classroom action research study with quantitative and qualitative approaches, conducted in two cycles. Data were collected through observation of student learning activity, student group work, and teacher activity, together with an objective test, and were analyzed descriptively. The results show that student group-work activity increased from 75.00% to 84.75%, teacher activity from 79.41% to 92.65%, and the mean objective test score from 80.77 to 92.31.
The Dynamics of the Relationship Between State and Religion Ola Rongan Wilhelmus
Bahasa Indonesia Vol 26 No 2 (2026): October 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34150/k6eww717

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In the period leading up to and following Indonesian independence, the relationship between religion and the state was fiercely debated between supporters of a secular state and supporters of a theocratic (religious) state. Advocates of a theocratic state held that Western secularism could weaken the influence of religion in national and public life, and they wanted Islam to be the religion and the legal basis of the state. Supporters of a secular state, by contrast, held that secularism was the best choice if religion and the state were each to fulfill their own tasks and functions. After a lengthy debate, the religious-nationalist leaders and the people agreed to establish Indonesia as a religious nation-state. Such a state recognizes religious values without positioning any particular religion or religious teaching as the state religion or the basis of state law.Using a qualitative, this article aims to examine the basic concepts of the secular state and the theocratic state, as well as Indonesia as a religious nation-state and the challenges it faces. It is a qualitative library study. A critical evaluation of the literature reveals that a secular state strictly separates religious institutions from the state. A theocratic state establishes a particular religion as the state religion and positions divine law  as the supreme law of the state. A religious nation-state recognizes divine values but does not adopt the teaching of any particular religion as the state religion and the basis of state law.