Peran Orang Muda Katolik dalam Pewartaan Injil di Era Digital: Perspektif Teologi Pastoral tentang Pengudusan Dunia Digital

Margaretha Maria Wasti; Carolus Borromeus Mulyatno

doi:10.53396/media.v7i1.778

Authors

Margaretha Maria Wasti Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Carolus Borromeus Mulyatno Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53396/media.v7i1.778

Keywords:

Catholic Youth; Evangelization; Pastoral Theology; Digital Culture; Sanctification of the Digital World

Abstract

ABSTRAK (Indonesia):

This study examines the role of Catholic Youth (Orang Muda Katolik/OMK) in proclaiming the Gospel in the digital era through a pastoral theological perspective on the sanctification of the digital world. Employing a qualitative phenomenological descriptive approach, data were collected through open-ended written interviews conducted online with 13 participants and supported by systematic literature review. The analysis was carried out using thematic analysis to identify patterns of faith interpretation, digital engagement, and ethical practice. The findings indicate that OMK understand evangelization primarily as authentic Christian witness embodied in daily digital interaction rather than merely verbal proclamation. Digital media is perceived not only as a communication tool but as a cultural and pastoral space where faith, identity, and relationships are negotiated. Despite challenges such as performative pressure, digital fatigue, and exposure to conflicting values, OMK demonstrate reflective and responsible engagement in cultivating ethical and humanizing online communication. This study contributes to pastoral theology by positioning youths’ digital experiences as a locus of theological reflection and by mapping the relational connection between evangelization, digital practice, and the sanctification of the digital world.

Author Biographies

Margaretha Maria Wasti, Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta, Indonesia

MARGARETHA MARIA WASTI, Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta, lahir di Lembor, 16 Oktober 1982. Ia menyelesaikan program sarjana (S-1) Filsafat Kateketik di Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Seminari Pineleng. Saat ini ia mahasiswa program magister Teologi di Fakultas Teologi Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta.

Carolus Borromeus Mulyatno, Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta, Indonesia

CAROLUS BORROMEUS MULYATNO, Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta, lahir di Wonogiri, 26 Juli 1968. Ia menyelesaikan program doktoral Filsafat di Pontificia Università Urbaniana Roma, Italia, pada tahun 2003. Saat ini ia menjadi dosen dan dekan Fakultas Teologi Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta.

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