Reimagining the Ecclesia Domestica in the Digital Age: Pastoral-Catechetical Strategies for Generation Z Faith Formation

Andreas Jimmy

doi:10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.732

Authors

Andreas Jimmy STIPAS Tahasak Danum Pambelum Keuskupan Palangkaraya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/corammundo.v8i2.732

Keywords:

Digital Catechesis, Ecclesia Domestica, Faith Resilience, Generation Z, Triadic Synergy

Abstract

This study aims to develop catechetical and pastoral strategies for the family as Ecclesia Domestica, supporting the faith growth of Generation Z amid significant digital disruption. The issues of secularization and agnosticism, intensified by global information flows, require transforming the family's role from just a social unit into an active faith-initiating center. Using a qualitative theological and pedagogical literature review, this article examines key texts and empirical research about the spiritual dynamics of today's youth. The findings highlight three key strategies to revitalize the family's role: first, embracing "digitalization of faith" through innovative catechetical approaches like flipped catechesis, which connect Gospel sharing with the digital-native mindset; second, empowering parents as primary spiritual guides to rebuild children's self-esteem and faith motivation, often affected by virtual social pressures; third, incorporating ecological catechesis to reflect a living faith aligned with Generation Z's environmental concerns. The study concludes that youth faith resilience depends on a strong, collaborative relationship between family, church, and school. Positioning the family as a resilient domestic church ensures Gospel values serve as a credible moral guide in an ever-changing world. This synergy helps foster a generation with deep spiritual maturity, ready to witness in a secular modern society.

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