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Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators is the official international journal publication of the Religious Educators Association of the Philippines (REAP), Inc. It is an open access journal that publishes research journal articles semi-annually. Articles published in this journal undergo a double-blind peer review process and typically come from the research papers presented at the annual National Conference on Catechesis and Religious Education organized by DLSU and REAP inc. and submissions from catechists, theologians, and religious educators of different faith traditions. The journal considers the diversity of faith traditions in the Asian region and the world in general. In response to this plural condition, we welcome interdisciplinary studies and critical essays to advance understanding of the relevant and emerging issues in catechesis and religious education.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Hitik: International Journal of Catechists and Religious Educators
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Message from the Editor

 I am pleased to present this issue, which gathers twelve diverse yet deeply interconnected contributions from Filipino and international researchers across Asia. At first glance, the articles span cultural exegesis, pedagogical frameworks, theological reflection, ecological responsibility, and missionary witness. Yet together they converge on a compelling theme: religious education as a practice of hospitality, care, and transformation in a time of shifting identities and global crises.

Across these pages, readers will encounter explorations of how faith traditions engage culture and its people —whether through food and fellowship, ethical speech, or inculturated theology. They will see how pedagogy shapes attitudes toward help‑seeking, service, and ecological responsibility, and how frameworks like JEEPGY or service‑learning as a pedagogy of care can reframe classroom practice. They will also find voices that remind us of the Church’s mission to stand with the poor, to cross borders in solidarity, and to nurture youth spirituality amid secularization and digital disruption.

The insights offered here bind together a vision of religious education that is not merely mechanical or instructional but transformative: attentive to culture, responsive to crises, and committed to forming communities of care. May this issue inspire educators, scholars, and pastoral leaders to continue weaving faith, justice, and dialogue into the fabric of our shared educational mission.

 Prof. Dr. Rito V. Baring
Editor-in-Chief
Professor, Department of Theology and Religious Education
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63130/hijcre.v3i1
Published: 06/30/2026

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