Etnografi pola beribadah umat gereja katolik St. Antonius Padua Bidaracina Jakarta di masa pandemi

Abstract

This research focuses on the pattern of behaviour of Catholics in adjusting the Eucharistic worship activities in Region XII at Parish of Bidaracina and the interpretation of the people towards the Eucharistic celebration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data collection was carried out using participant observation, field observation, and in-depth interviews with selected informants. This research is a qualitative study that uses an ethnographic approach and symbolic interaction theory. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on Eucharistic worship activities. The existence of this pandemic made the Church of St. Antonius Padua Bidaracina has made many adjustments to the implementation of the rites in the Eucharistic celebration, so that the pattern of worship behavior of the people has changed because Eucharistic worship, which is usually done directly at the church, is now carried out online in their respective homes. Interactions between people and religious leaders occur in order to understand each other and obey the existing regulations in order to break the chain of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Through the Eucharist celebration, churches and religious leaders are injecting social messages related to the COVID-19 pandemic to the people so that people can interpret the Eucharist as strengthening a sense of social solidarity between fellow living beings in society.