PERSEKUTUAN YANG SINODAL: PELIBATAN KELOMPOK KECIL, LEMAH, MISKIN, TERSINGKIR, DAN DIFABEL (KLMTD) DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN DI LINGKUNGAN

ABSTRAK
Marcellos Galang Waluya: Persekutuan yang Sinodal: Pelibatan Kelompok Kecil, Lemah, Miskin, Tersingkir dan Difabel(KLMTD) dalam Pengambilan Keputusan di Lingkungan
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali sejauh mana proses pengambilan keputusan mencerminkan persekutuan sinodal dengan melibatkan kelompok kecil, lemah, miskin, tersingkir, dan difabel (KLMTD) terjadi di lingkungan. Sinodalitas berakar dari hidup persekutuan umat Allah sebagaimana ditekankan konsili Vatikan II.
Sinodalitas sangat penting untuk dijalankan dalam proses pengambilan keputusan di lingkungan. Sinodalitas menekankan pola berjalan bersama, berdiscernment, berdoa, saling mendengarkan terutama kelompok KLMTD untuk mendengarkan kehendak Allah. Namun, faktanya kelompok rentan seperti KLMTD kerap diabaikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik wawancara mendalam jenis semi terstruktur. Penelitian ini berlokasi di lima lingkungan dalam naungan Paroki Santo Cornelius, Madiun. Setiap lingkungan dipilih dari lima wilayah yang ada untuk memastikan keterwakilan wilayah penelitian. Informan penelitian dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling.
Informan penelitian berjumlah 10 orang, terdiri dari 5 orang kelompok KLMTD dan 5 ketua lingkungan terkait. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik triangulasi sumber dengan membandingkan secara seimbang jawaban antara informan KLMTD dengan ketua lingkungan. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa sejauh ini semangat sinodalitas sudah tercermin dalam proses pengambilan keputusan, tetapi masih berada pada tahap berkembang dan belum merata di setiap lingkungan. Aspek sinodalitas yang tercermin dalam proses pengambilan keputusan meliputi berdoa, saling mendengarkan, berdiscernment dan melibatkan kelompok KLMTD dalam pengambilan keputusan. Sementara tantangan sinodalitas meliputi metode pengambilan keputusan suara terbanyak yang tidak sesuai dengan karakter sinodalitas, penggunaan WhatsApp yang mengabaikan kemampuan akses kelompok KLMTD, dominasi suara pengurus, faktor kesibukan pengurus yang
mengurangi intensitas kunjungan umat atau pertemuan, faktor fisik, pendidikan, dan posisi KLMTD dalam lingkungan yang menghambat partisipasi, serta faktor subjektif KLMTD seperti perasaan minder, takut berbicara, dan menjadi beban.
Kata kunci: Pelibatan KLMTD, Persekutuan yang sinodal, Proses pengambilan
keputusan.
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ABSTRACT
Marcellos Galang Waluya: Synodal Communion: The Involvement of Small, Weak, Poor, Marginalized, and Persons with Disabilities Groups (KLMTD) in Decision-Making at the Neighborhood Community Level
This study aims to explore the extent to which the decision-making process at the neighborhood community level reflects synodal communion through the involvement of Small, Weak, Poor, Marginalized, and Persons with Disabilities
groups (Kelompok Kecil, Lemah, Miskin, Tersingkir, dan Difabel - KLMTD). Synodality is rooted in the communion of the People of God, as emphasized by the Second Vatican Council. It plays a crucial role in the decision-making process within neighborhood communities by promoting a journey of walking together through prayer, discernment, and mutual listening, especially to the voices of KLMTD, in seeking God's will. In reality, however, vulnerable groups such as KLMTD are often overlooked. This research employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The study was conducted in five neighborhood communities under Saint Cornelius Parish, Madiun. One
neighborhood community was selected from each of the parish's five pastoral regions to ensure adequate representation. Research participants were selected
through purposive sampling, consisting of ten informants: five representatives from the KLMTD groups and five neighborhood community leaders. Data validity was
ensured through source triangulation by systematically comparing the responses of KLMTD participants with those of the neighborhood community leaders. The findings reveal that the spirit of synodality has been reflected in the decision
making process, although its implementation remains at a developmental stage and is not yet evenly practiced across all neighborhood communities. The synodal dimensions identified include prayer, mutual listening, discernment, and the involvement of KLMTD in decision-making. Nevertheless, several challenges remain, including the use of majority voting, which is inconsistent with the spirit of
synodality; reliance on WhatsApp communication, which limits accessibility for some KLMTD members; the dominance of community leaders' voices; the busy schedules of leaders, resulting in fewer pastoral visits and community meetings;
physical limitations, educational background, and social position that hinder KLMTD participation; as well as subjective factors among KLMTD members, such as feelings of inferiority, fear of expressing opinions, and concerns about becoming a burden to others.
Keywords: KLMTD involvement, synodal communion, decision-making process.