About the Journal

The Journal of Pastoral Catechesis (JPKAT) with E-ISSN number 3408-4340 is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published twice a year (June and December) by the Catholic College ‘Touye Paapaa’ Deiyai, Diocese of Timika. This journal is dedicated to being the main forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate field research and critical studies on the pastoral work of the Church, including Catholic Religious Education, Catechesis, Pastoral Theology, Religious Phenomenology, Liturgy, and the social dynamics of the congregation.

As a manifestation of its commitment to supporting scientific development and contextual educational strategies for Church ministry, JPKAT guarantees transparency and professionalism in its management. The entire process of publishing and distributing this journal is managed using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.4.0.4 platform, an open source journal management system developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) under the General Public License (GNU).

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Pastoral Catechetical Journal (JPKAT)
Cover Jurnal JPKAT Vol. 3 No. 1 Juni 2026

Editorial Foreword

The Journal of Pastoral Catechetics (JPKAT) Volume III No. 1 presents seven articles exploring a diverse range of studies in Catholic religious education, theology, and contextual pastoral care. The opening studies in this issue focus on the dialogue between faith and culture, as well as innovation in education. This is evident in articles comparing the Muyu tribe’s views on marriage with Church teachings, a pastoral review of beliefs regarding unnatural death (mata golo) in Mangulewa-Ngada, and research on the role of Catholic religious education in building students’ spiritual resilience. Furthermore, this issue highlights the improvement in students’ learning quality through the use of audio-visual media in classroom teaching.

In the following section, JPKAT presents biblical studies and in-depth analyses of current social issues. There is an exploration of the moral framework and principles of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs, followed by an article discussing sexuality education based on *Familiaris Consortio* as a preventive measure against sexual abuse. This edition concludes with a study on the theology of harmony to mitigate religious fanaticism. Overall, these seven articles reaffirm the journal’s commitment to promoting research rooted in faith, responsive to cultural contexts, and relevant to community life.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70343/nsfhvs13
Published: 2026-06-01

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Publisher: Catholic College of Touyee Paapaa Deiyai
Distribution: Open Access
Publication Language: Indonesian and English
Publication Period: 2 Times a Year (June and December)