Young and Ecological: AoA Laudato Si’ Produces Resilient Leaders Amidst the Climate Crisis
The AoA Laudato Si’ training in Jakarta equips young Christian leaders with ecological and social leadership values. Through reflective sessions and social analysis, participants are empowered to become strong leaders ready to face today’s climate and social disruptions.
Jakarta, October 17, 2025 — An enthusiastic atmosphere enveloped the first day of the Animator of Animators (AoA) Onsite – Laudato Si’ Generation Batch 1 training, organized by the Indonesian Laudato Si’ Movement (GLSI) at Wisma Samadi, Klender, East Jakarta. The activity, attended by 21 young participants from various regions, aimed to develop Christian leaders with social and ecological insight, resilient in facing the challenges of the climate crisis and social disruption.
The opening ceremony was led by Bro AV Christian Firmansyah, who provided an orientation to the activities and affirmed the learning contract as the basis for developing Laudato Si’ cadres. The session continued with an introduction to social analysis by Bro Cyprianus Lilik Krismantoro, Chair of the GLSI Presidium, who emphasized the importance of reading the signs of the times with a reflective “see, judge, act” approach. In the evening, participants participated in a social analysis simulation, discussing and mapping real-world issues in their respective communities, from poverty to environmental degradation.
The first day's activities concluded with a group reflection on two pieces of yellow paper, followed by a silent meditation until bedtime.
Author: Saraswati
