A holistic practical pedagogical moral approach : The Lord’s Prayer as an example for a moral formative Christian practice

Abstract

Young Christians live today in a pluralistic society and face diverse moral challenges. These challenges and contextual issues are making the application of traditional norms and values a difficult exercise. This article focuses on a pedagogical moral approach and a Christian moral practice. A holistic person- and worldview combined with a holistic practical moral approach is of paramount importance. The Lord’s Prayer within a pedagogical praxis approach, serves as a Christian practice that can guide young Christians through its story and vision to appropriate its meaning to their own situations that require responsible choices and actions. This applied practical communicative pedagogic-moral approach can assist youth in their actions and to know their identity within their context, in becoming what and who they should be and, to conduct responsible actions in a pluralist society. The ultimate object is a responsible, committed Christian and moral relationship with fellow human beings and with God.