Praktik Pembinaan Spiritual Bagi Lansia Dalam Konteks Pendidikan Agama Kristen

Abstract

Spiritual formation for the elderly has a crucial role in improving their quality of life, especially in facing physical, emotional and social changes in old age. This article investigates the practice of spiritual formation in the context of Christian religious education carried out in elderly communities, including methods, challenges and results achieved. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach using observation & interviews as data collection techniques. The results show that activities such as Bible study, group prayer, and faith discussions can increase inner comfort, self-confidence, and closer interaction with God. This research aims to determine the spiritual development practices of the elderly through the Christian Religious Education (PAK) approach. Given the complexity of aging, research shows the importance of a holistic approach to mind development that considers psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. The impact of faith formation, challenge, and empowerment strategies in the senior years was analyzed using qualitative methods.