By LiCAS.news
CATHOLIC educators in West Yogyakarta gathered on May 21 to align on synod outcomes and new education guidelines shaping Archdiocese of Semarang schools.
Held at the St Theresia Parish Hall in Sedayu, the meeting brought together principals, teachers, foundation representatives, parish priests, and education ministry personnel for the Presentation of Synod Results and Socialization of School Education Guidelines, organized by the Education Commission of the West Yogyakarta Vicariate.
The program opened with the national anthem Indonesia Raya and the March of the Archdiocese of Semarang, followed by a prayer led by FX Iwan Setiyo Aji of SMP Pangudi Luhur Sedayu.
In his welcome, Fr Antonius Koko Kristanto, Pr., parochial vicar of Sedayu Parish, described the forum as “a very good activity and a form of appreciation as a step forward, courageous in action even though not yet perfect.”
Fr Yoseph Nugroho Tri Sumartono, Pr., chair of the Education Commission, introduced the day’s agenda, which centered on two key presentations and an open forum.
Fr Bernadus Singgih Guritno of the Pastoral Education Development Unit (UPPP) delivered the synod report, saying that “the educational synod conducted by KAS has made significant contributions to the sustainability of education within the archdiocese,” and that all parties involved “can now better understand the current state of Catholic education.”
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