Implementation of Character Education Based on the Values of Pope John XXIII

Abstract

This research aims to analyse the implementation of character education based on the values of Pope John XXIII (Truth, love, freedom, and justice) at YPPK Yoanes XXIII High School, Merauke, South Papua Province. Apart from that, to analyse the supporting and influencing factors and their impact on strengthening the profile of Pancasila students. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study design. The data sources are school principals, supervisors, educators, and students. Data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participant observation, documentation, and focused group discussions. Researchers as key instruments are supported by several guidelines. Data validity techniques use data credibility, namely extended observation, triangulation, and peer discussion. The results of the research show that YPPK Yoanes XXIII High School, Merauke, South Papua Province has implemented character education based on the values of Pope John XXIII: (1) The value of Truth is implemented by practicing honesty, justice, loyalty and humility; (2) The value of Love is implemented by mutual respect, appreciation, cooperation, giving, solidarity, upholding the rights of others, accepting differences; (3) The value of freedom/independence is implemented by obeying school rules, learning interactions, being responsible, accessing learning facilities, religious freedom. (4) The value of Justice is implemented by enforcing rules, financing, approaches to students, learning processes, class management, extracurriculars, and teacher rights; (5) Supporting factors for implementing the character values of Pope John XXIII include YPPK/church commitment, educator competence, school principal leadership, parent and community support. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include the negative influence of information and communication technology and less conducive family conditions; (6) The main impact of implementing the character values of Pope John XXIII is encouraging and supporting the government and society in policies to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students. There is a synergy of character values according to John XXIII with the values of the Pancasila student profile in forming the character of students who have: deep faith in God; love of peace and brotherly love; democratic, independent, rational and professional culture; equal material and spiritual prosperity; identity, justice, civility, morals and ethics.