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APPRECIATION OF THE SPIRITUALITY OF SAINT TARCISIUS IN ACOLYTE SERVICE TASKS IN THE PARISH OF SANTO FRANCIS XAVERIUS KIDUL LOJI YOGYAKARTA
Bernardus Agus Rukiyanto, Engelbertha E. Beyda

Last modified: 2024-02-29

Abstract


The acolytes at Santo Fransiskus Xaverius Parish Kidul Loji Yogyakarta lack a profound understanding of the guardian of their ministry, leading to a deficiency in their representation during Eucharistic celebrations as outlined in the 1996 Java Region liturgical guidelines. This thesis aims to investigate the extent to which the acolytes embody the spirituality of Saint Tarsisius, recognizing a gap in their knowledge about his life.

Conducted as a descriptive qualitative research with a case study design, this thesis focuses on active acolytes from Santo Fransiskus Xaverius Parish, Kidul Loji, totaling 20 individuals. Data collection involves observation, document study, and interviews.

The findings reveal that a majority of the acolytes lack a deep understanding of Saint Tarsisius's life story, resulting in a limited grasp of the spirituality he exemplified. In response to these findings, the author suggests that the parish should organize activities to familiarize acolytes with Saint Tarsisius and his spirituality. A proposed recollection activity aims to address these knowledge gaps, offering the acolytes a chance for spiritual enrichment and enthusiasm in carrying out their duties meaningfully.


Keywords


Spirituality, Saint Tarcisius, acolyte