The Important and Value of Eucharistic Celebration Toward The Support Faith of The Catholic Youth of Archdiocese of Thare-Nongseng.

Abstract

          The objectives of this study were to: 1) investigate
the importance and value of Eucharistic celebration from
the points of view of Catholic youth in the Archdiocese
of Thare - Nongseng; and 2) examine guidelines for
promoting the faith of Catholic youth through their
participation in Eucharistic celebration. Using purposive
sampling, twenty (20) Catholic youths from the Archdiocese of Tha Rae - Nong Saeng and eleven (11) experts were selected to collect data. The study employed
a semi-structured interview form and a focus group
discussion as its research instruments. The obtained data
were analyzed using content analysis.
          The results of the study are as follows:
          1. The importance and value of Eucharistic celebration as perceived by Catholic youth in the Archdiocese of Thare - Nongseng.
          Catholic Youth recognizes the significance and value
of Eucharistic celebration in all aspects of the celebration,
including the liturgy of the word, which includes listening
to God's Word and the priest's homily, and the liturgy
of the Eucharist, which includes thanksgiving and receiving communion, as part of spiritual life in order to be united in God. When the youth participate in the Eucharistic celebration, they nourish their own spirituality, receive new ideas, deepen their faith, and receive the sacrament of reconciliation and the many blessing. They will encounter God, be relieved and soothed, and be blessed with the grace of God through their participation in the celebration. In addition, they will be able to apply what they have learned to love and reconcile with others
in their daily lives.
          2. Guidelines for promoting the faith of Catholic
youth through their participation in the Eucharistic Celebration
          2.1 Parish priests, families, and affiliated organizations should encourage the youth to participate in or play roles in the liturgy.
          2.2 Priests should include everyday situations in their homilies so that the youth can comprehend them and apply them to their own lives.
          2.3 Parish priests and affiliated organizations should provide spaces for the youth to engage in their individual interests.
          2.4 Parish priests and affiliated organizations should organize specific Eucharistic celebrations for the youth.
          2.5 Parish priests and affiliated organizations should emphasize the importance of social media as a means of disseminating news and the Word of God, including sacramental practices for youth. Therefore, this will be able to unite the youth.