Faith Formation in Pluralistic Indonesia

Abstract

Faith formation is an integral part of evangelization, since it provides the foundation for a Christian’s faith. The mission of the Church is to build the Kingdom of God in our society, and relevant faith formation supports and helps in the realization of this mission. Indonesia is marked by a diversity of religions, faiths and cultures, as well as mass poverty. For this reason, the church needs to develop a variety of faith formation strategies suitable for such a pluralistic situation. Faith formation should be ecumenical, dialogical and inculturated. It should be social, through cultivating an attitude of solidarity towards the poor, and it should also be responsive to ecological problems. In following these ways, faith formation can have the transformative power to realize the Kingdom of God anywhere in society.